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N501 VUP

1995 Proton Sl

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,220 mi
Last recorded95,220 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Proton Sl72,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN501 VUP
MakeProton
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 95,220 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 95,219 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front indicator lense damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2007 88,990 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 88,988 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 85,022 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 85,022 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 77,157 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Proton Sl?

Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
4,568
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
constant velocity joint gaiter split 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
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N501 VUP is a 1995 Proton Sl in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Proton Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 72,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N501 VUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Proton Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N501 VUP registered?

N501 VUP is a 1995 Proton Sl, first registered on 8 November 1995.

Is N501 VUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N501 VUP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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