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L153 LHL

1993 Proton 1.5 Gls

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,289 mi
Last recorded45,289 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls71,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL153 LHL
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 45,289 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 45,288 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 33,852 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 33,660 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear tyre walls deteriorated

corrosion to chassis

rear number plate faded

rear seat backing insicure

Pass 17 Nov 2010 27,631 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear Shock absorbers have corrosion to covers

slight coolant leak on radiator

Fail 12 Nov 2010 27,631 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear Shock absorbers have corrosion to covers

slight coolant leak on radiator

Pass 13 Nov 2009 25,179 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 25,179 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 23,708 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 23,705 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,512 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 22,512 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 21,266 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 20,203 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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L153 LHL is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L153 LHL, 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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L153 LHL is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 25 August 1993.

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