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M873 PDC

1995 Proton 1.5 Gl

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,626 mi
Last recorded80,626 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Proton 1.5 Gl71,905 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM873 PDC
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 80,626 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 80,626 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 78,097 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 78,037 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2007 76,138 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 76,138 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 74,157 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 74,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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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M873 PDC is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Gl in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M873 PDC, 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 M873 PDC registered?

M873 PDC is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 7 June 1995.

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