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SB 73

1995 Proton 1.5 Sl

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

54,264 mi
Last recorded54,264 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2006
Typical for 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl65,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB 73
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2006 54,264 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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SB 73 is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 SB 73, 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 SB 73 registered?

SB 73 is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 20 March 1995.

Is SB 73 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB 73 shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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