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L126 EJM

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,475 mi
Last recorded51,475 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL126 EJM
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2013 51,475 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

windscreen chipped in ns swept area

Pass 31 Oct 2012 47,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advanced corrosion to os front and os rear door shut to sill areas

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 17 Oct 2011 43,225 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sills are fitted with plastic covers making examination of this area impossible

exhaust centre section corroded

some damage to ns rear chassis member

Pass 8 Nov 2010 41,181 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 41,181 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 40,192 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 40,192 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 38,271 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 37,225 miles

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

accident damage / loose front bumper

o/s/f tyre appears soft

Pass 10 Jan 2007 36,192 miles

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

corrosion to rear suspension components in general

perishing to rear tyres

Pass 11 Jan 2006 35,325 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion in general to exhaust system.

Exhaust is noisy around manifold area.

Imbalance to rear brakes.

Note. Nearside inner brake pad anti-rattle plate loose.

Note. Recent front exhaust section fitted.

Wear to nearside rear tyre.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 SE?

Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 2,497 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
2,644
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,497
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,027
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 604
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 561
Brake pipe excessively corroded 427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 352
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L126 EJM is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,455 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.5 SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L126 EJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Proton 1.5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L126 EJM registered?

L126 EJM is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 24 September 1993.

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