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N887 RLJ

1995 Proton 1.5 Sl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,365 mi
Last recorded63,365 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl65,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN887 RLJ
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 63,365 miles

Front brake pads are getting low

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 60,898 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2019 57,375 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 57,308 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 54,140 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 48,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 48,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 45,580 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 42,566 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 38,711 miles

slight damage to offside outer c.v.gaiter:- keep in check.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,925 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 32,236 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,315 miles

nearside front tyre tread getting low:- keep in check.

nearside rear tyre tread low and inner sidewall perishing.

plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 247,118 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on inner an d outer sidewalls

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2010 246,176 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on inner an d outer sidewalls

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2009 19,962 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 18,639 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished on side walls not showing cords

Fail 12 Oct 2007 18,639 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perrished on side walls not showing cords

Pass 17 Aug 2006 17,438 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 17,438 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N887 RLJ is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N887 RLJ, 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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N887 RLJ is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 30 September 1995.

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