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N961 TCY

1995 Proton 1.5 Sl

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,960 mi
Last recorded51,960 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl65,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN961 TCY
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 51,960 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

heavy corrosion offside inner front crossmember

heavy corrosion offside rear wheel arch

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2013 51,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

heavy corrosion offside inner front crossmember

heavy corrosion offside rear wheel arch

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2012 51,827 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust system deteriorated

heavy corrosion offside inner front cross member

offside inner lower rear wheel arch heavily corroded

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2012 51,822 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust system deteriorated

heavy corrosion offside inner front cross member

offside inner lower rear wheel arch heavily corroded

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2011 51,642 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 51,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 51,435 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak (power steering)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 50,764 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 49,758 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 48,474 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 48,474 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 46,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 46,270 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 44,509 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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N961 TCY is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N961 TCY, 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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N961 TCY is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 29 September 1995.

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