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L162 BKJ

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

100,393 mi
Last recorded100,393 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL162 BKJ
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 100,393 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 95,708 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 95,704 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 92,108 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 90,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 90,721 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leaking gases from front flexible joint (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 89,071 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 85,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 82,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 82,195 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 77,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 77,216 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 69,186 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,938 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 65,464 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 64,893 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 63,874 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 63,149 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 62,622 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 60,933 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 23 Jul 2008 60,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Jul 2007 58,624 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 55,720 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 53,361 miles

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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L162 BKJ is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L162 BKJ, 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 L162 BKJ registered?

L162 BKJ is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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