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N704 REL

1995 Proton 1.5 Sl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,035 mi
Last recorded149,035 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl65,245 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN704 REL
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2009 149,035 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine is smokey

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 133,125 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 133,125 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 116,797 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 116,797 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 101,056 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 100,917 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 85,214 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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N704 REL is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N704 REL, 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 N704 REL registered?

N704 REL is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N704 REL safe to buy?

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