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N265 GRN

1995 Proton 1.5 Gl

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,994 mi
Last recorded71,994 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 1995 Proton 1.5 Gl71,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN265 GRN
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2024 71,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear coil spring corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 71,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 71,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 71,764 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 71,557 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 71,557 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 71,471 miles

Car does low mileage-condition underneath is generally better than external appearance

Corrosion to front panel but not excessive

Damage to o/s front indicator but still within MOT requirements

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers over sills prevent a complete visual check

Pass 9 Nov 2018 70,992 miles

Car does low mileage-condition underneath is generally better than external appearance

Corrosion to front panel but not excessive

Covers over sills prevent a complete corrosion check

Damage to o/s front indicator lens but still within MOT requirements

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 70,992 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Car does low mileage-condition underneath is generally better than external appearance

Corrosion to front panel but not excessive

Covers over sills prevent a complete corrosion check

Damage to o/s front indicator lens but still within MOT requirements

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 70,294 miles

Car does low mileage-condition underneath is generally better than external appearance

Corrosion on front panel-not excessive

Covers over sills prevent a complete corrosion check

Damage to o/s front indicator lens but still within MOT requirements

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing slightly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear o/s tyre wall deteriorating-may need replacing soon

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 70,009 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Non failable damage to o/s front indicator lens

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion on front panel

covers over sills preventing a complete corrosion check

Pass 3 Nov 2015 69,720 miles

Corrosion to front panel and n/s front chassis-may need welding repairs before next test

Covers over sills prevent a complete corrosion check

Damage to o/s front indicator lens but not bad enough to fail

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General condition of car is poor but testable items are ok

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 69,313 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 69,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 68,671 miles

Advice rear exhaust b/box bracket rotted off

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 68,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advice rear exhaust b/box bracket rotted off

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 68,159 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system is still secure

Walls of n/s rear tyre deteriorating and may need replacing soon

Fail 1 Nov 2012 68,158 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system is still secure

Walls of n/s rear tyre deteriorating and may need replacing soon

Pass 27 Oct 2011 67,677 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 65,300 miles

Corrosion starting to front panel-may need welding repairs before next test

Section of rear exhaust hanger missing but still ok

Pass 23 Dec 2009 63,656 miles

Front panel starting to corrode-may need welding repairs vbefore next test

Fail 23 Dec 2009 63,656 miles

Front panel starting to corrode-may need welding repairs vbefore next test

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 62,903 miles

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

Radiator appears corroded and may need attention soon

Pass 18 Dec 2007 61,224 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 58,759 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 57,546 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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N265 GRN is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Gl in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N265 GRN, 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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N265 GRN is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 28 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N265 GRN shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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