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L118 PNG

1993 Proton 1.5 Gls

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,476 mi
Last recorded75,476 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls71,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL118 PNG
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 75,476 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 75,434 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 73,788 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres getting low on inner edges

unable to check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2008 73,788 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres getting low on inner edges

unable to check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2007 72,053 miles

both rear tyre inner edges becoming worn

offside front brake disc has slight surface corrosion to inner edge

outer sills corroding

radiator detereoating

unable to fully inspect sills due to side skirts

Fail 11 May 2007 72,053 miles

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

both rear tyre inner edges becoming worn

offside front brake disc has slight surface corrosion to inner edge

outer sills corroding

radiator detereoating

unable to fully inspect sills due to side skirts

Pass 3 May 2006 69,966 miles

both rear shock dust covers corroded

unable to fully check sills due to side trims

Fail 2 May 2006 69,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear shock dust covers corroded

unable to fully check sills due to side trims being fitted

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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L118 PNG is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L118 PNG, 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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What year was L118 PNG registered?

L118 PNG is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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