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N712 RTT

1995 Proton 1.5 Sl

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,478 mi
Last recorded101,478 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl65,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN712 RTT
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 101,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corrosion under bonnet near battery

middle exshaust mounting nearly corroded through

n/s/f tyre cracked and very low on inner and outer edges

n/s/f wing damaged

o/s/f bumper scraped

o/s/f outer cv boot cracking up

o/s/f tyre perrishing and low on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre very low and cracked up 2mm

oil leak from engine

rear brakes squeeling badly during brake test

Fail 23 Nov 2011 101,453 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corrosion under bonnet near battery

middle exshaust mounting nearly corroded through

n/s/f tyre cracked and very low on inner and outer edges

n/s/f wing damaged

o/s/f bumper scraped

o/s/f outer cv boot cracking up

o/s/f tyre perrishing and low on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre very low and cracked up 2mm

oil leak from engine

rear brakes squeeling badly during brake test

Pass 26 Nov 2010 91,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2010 91,873 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2009 89,558 miles

CRACK IN FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 89,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

CRACK IN FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 84,042 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 79,724 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 74,732 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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N712 RTT is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N712 RTT, 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 N712 RTT registered?

N712 RTT is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 28 September 1995.

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