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L140 GCY

1993 Proton 1.5 Gl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,995 mi
Last recorded113,995 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl73,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 GCY
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2013 113,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/front under battery tray corroded by inner wing to chassis

Pass 19 Sep 2013 113,995 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/front under battery tray corroded by inner wing to chassis

Pass 21 Sep 2012 108,721 miles

surface corrosion of vehicle underside

Pass 26 Sep 2011 103,973 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 98,233 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 98,233 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 91,999 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 91,999 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

175/70/13 X4

T/BELT & SERVICE-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 27 Aug 2008 85,940 miles

175/70/13 X4

BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS S/CORR

T/BELT!!!CHECK VEHICLE SERVICE HISTORY-REPLACEMENT REQUIRED ACCORDING TO VEHICLE AGE & MILEAGE

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 85,938 miles

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

BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS S/CORR

175/70/13 X4

T/BELT!!!CHECK VEHICLE SERVICE HISTORY-REPLACEMENT REQUIRED ACCORDING TO VEHICLE AGE & MILEAGE

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 80,907 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 73,013 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 73,013 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 66,019 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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L140 GCY is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl in Green 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 1.5 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 73,860 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 917 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L140 GCY, 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 33 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L140 GCY is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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