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M974 ODA

1995 Proton 1.5 Gl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,385 mi
Last recorded75,385 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Proton 1.5 Gl71,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM974 ODA
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2012 75,385 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

front discs worn

movement in steering rack mountings

service adjustment required to handbrake lever

Pass 28 Jan 2011 72,013 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 72,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 18 Jan 2010 67,712 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 67,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to near side floor to sill

rear suspension beam rusty

service adjustment required to handbrake lever

slight noise from off side rear wheel bearing

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 20 Jan 2009 62,383 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 62,339 miles

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

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

slight noise from off side rear wheel bearing slight damage to front number plate

Pass 25 Jan 2008 57,426 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 52,721 miles

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

corrosion appearing to off side and near side floor to sill

Pass 20 Jan 2006 48,148 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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M974 ODA is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Gl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M974 ODA, 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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M974 ODA is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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