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M840 VYB

1995 Proton 1.5 Gl

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,601 mi
Last recorded97,601 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2007
Typical for 1995 Proton 1.5 Gl71,905 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM840 VYB
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2007 97,601 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 94,549 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 94,489 miles

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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M840 VYB is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Gl in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M840 VYB, 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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What year was M840 VYB registered?

M840 VYB is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M840 VYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M840 VYB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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