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M39 SMJ

1994 Proton Sl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,008 mi
Last recorded89,008 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Proton Sl79,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM39 SMJ
MakeProton
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 89,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres sidewalls slightly perrished

Fail 24 Aug 2012 88,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear lens damaged

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2011 88,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

engine oil level is low

n/s streering gaiter is split.

rear wiper is split

Pass 20 Aug 2010 86,940 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 85,671 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 84,397 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 84,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 83,007 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 78,711 miles

exhasut bracket welded to exhasut insurrcure

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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M39 SMJ is a 1994 Proton Sl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1994 Proton Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 79,050 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M39 SMJ, 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 32 years old, this Proton Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M39 SMJ registered?

M39 SMJ is a 1994 Proton Sl, first registered on 26 October 1994.

Is M39 SMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M39 SMJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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