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L198 FPG

1994 Proton 1.5 Sl

Brown Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,283 mi
Last recorded100,283 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 Sl68,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL198 FPG
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2016 100,283 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both side sills corroded

oil leaks

plastic side sills fitted

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 94,796 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 93,244 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 91,876 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 90,050 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 87,947 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 85,402 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 82,823 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 82,822 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 78,706 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 75,041 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 70,484 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 66,373 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Sl?

Based on 7,350 MOT tests across 1,362 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
3,125
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 480
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 391
Brake pipe excessively corroded 307
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 256
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 197
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L198 FPG is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Sl in Brown with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1994 Proton 1.5 Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 68,846 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.5 Sl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 480 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L198 FPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Proton 1.5 Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L198 FPG is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 31 May 1994.

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