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N542 RPB

1995 Proton 1.5 Sl

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

92,565 mi
Last recorded92,565 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl65,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN542 RPB
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 92,565 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 92,392 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 90,830 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 89,070 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 89,069 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 86,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Recommend renewal (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 85,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads approx 3mm

o/s/f tyre sidewalls are showing signs of perishing

Pass 17 Jul 2014 82,030 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 79,538 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 76,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

body damage to n/s/r

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2011 74,711 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 72,413 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 68,856 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 65,375 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 61,240 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 57,062 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 53,261 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Sl?

Based on 7,350 MOT tests across 1,362 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
3,125
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 480
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 391
Brake pipe excessively corroded 307
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 256
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 197
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N542 RPB is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 65,245 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.5 Sl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 480 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N542 RPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Proton 1.5 Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N542 RPB registered?

N542 RPB is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N542 RPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N542 RPB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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