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M131 VMK

1995 Proton 1.5 Gl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,220 mi
Last recorded108,220 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1995 Proton 1.5 Gl71,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM131 VMK
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 108,220 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 108,220 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 106,357 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 106,355 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 104,916 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 104,897 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 103,254 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 101,025 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 98,824 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 96,225 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 96,225 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 94,934 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 94,934 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 93,327 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 90,246 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 90,246 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 88,030 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 86,407 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 86,407 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 82,442 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gl?

Based on 10,810 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
2,870
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 917
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 607
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 567
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 355
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M131 VMK is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Gl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1995 Proton 1.5 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 71,905 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 917 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M131 VMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 31 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M131 VMK is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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