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N788 UCF

1995 Proton Sl

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

47,692 mi
Last recorded47,692 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Proton Sl72,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN788 UCF
MakeProton
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2011 47,692 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

both rear tyres worn to the legal limits.

Fail 30 Jul 2010 37,371 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small damage to the o/s/f seat belt catch.

some roughness from the front brakes,but all pads are 6mm to 8mm thick.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 37,371 miles

small damage to the o/s/f seat belt catch.

some roughness from the front brakes,but all pads are 6mm to 8mm thick.

Fail 30 Jul 2009 33,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 33,488 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 32,626 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 32,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 30,791 miles

slight damage to the front number plate.

Fail 30 Jul 2007 30,791 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight damage to the front number plate.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 29,004 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 29,004 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N788 UCF is a 1995 Proton Sl in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 N788 UCF, 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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N788 UCF is a 1995 Proton Sl, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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