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L131 FVS

1993 Proton SE

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,225 mi
Last recorded72,225 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Proton SE77,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL131 FVS
MakeProton
ModelSE
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 72,225 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 71,938 miles

NSF strut casing corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 71,405 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 71,054 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 71,054 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 70,689 miles

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

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

corrosion rear sills and wheel arches

Pass 22 Jul 2009 69,554 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 69,554 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 66,955 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 18 Jul 2008 66,955 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 18 Jul 2007 64,033 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 64,033 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2006 61,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

corossion on outer sills at rear and on outer wheel arches lower/and corossion o/s rear inner wheel arch, behind rear shock absorber.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 61,139 miles

corossion on outer sills at rear and on outer wheel arches lower/and corossion o/s rear inner wheel arch, behind rear shock absorber.

How Reliable is the Proton SE?

Based on 2,265 MOT tests across 571 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,897
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 247
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 163
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 131
Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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L131 FVS is a 1993 Proton SE in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1993 Proton SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 77,180 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 SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 247 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L131 FVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was L131 FVS registered?

L131 FVS is a 1993 Proton SE, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L131 FVS safe to buy?

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