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L101 BKL

1993 Proton 1.5 Gls

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

74,682 mi
Last recorded74,682 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls71,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL101 BKL
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 74,682 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 73,861 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

nearside outer sill damaged

offside & nearside sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2021 73,861 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

nearside outer sill damaged

offside & nearside sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2020 73,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 73,155 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 71,935 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2019 71,935 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 68,874 miles

Offside front outer Floorpan corroded.

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 68,874 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front outer Floorpan corroded.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 65,910 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 65,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 63,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 59,992 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offsideand nearside rear Tyres wearing low on inner treads.

Petrol pipe corroded.

Spare Tyre defective.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 57,264 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,470 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 56,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 55,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,101 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,830 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 50,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 47,601 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre tread slightly mishaped

Fail 2 Oct 2007 47,601 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre tread slightly mishaped

Pass 4 May 2006 43,563 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gls?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 1,591 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
2,816
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 609
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 325
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 305
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231
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L101 BKL is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 71,574 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 609 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L101 BKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L101 BKL is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 9 August 1993.

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