MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,590 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
NOTE sill covers fitted preventing full inspection
STRONGLY ADVISE rear axle VERY rusty
check brakes for slight judder on road, suspect n/s rear brake?
check o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings, slightly rough?
check operation of rear brakes, slight imbalance
damage to n/s headlight lens + condensation on inside of lens, pattern weak
front brake pads wearing low
o/s & n/s rear shock absorber covers broken
rear silencer very rusty
top of o/s sill getting rusty
tops of o/s & n/s rear inner wheel arches getting rusty
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
NOTE sill covers fitted preventing full inspection
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
STRONGLY ADVISE rear axle VERY rusty
check brakes for slight judder on road, suspect n/s rear brake?
check o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings, slightly rough?
check operation of rear brakes, slight imbalance
damage to n/s headlight lens + condensation on inside of lens, pattern weak
front brake pads wearing low
o/s & n/s rear shock absorber covers broken
rear silencer very rusty
top of o/s sill getting rusty
tops of o/s & n/s rear inner wheel arches getting rusty
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 SE?
Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 2,497 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
L209 ALJ is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L209 ALJ, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of L209 ALJ?
You can check the full history of L209 ALJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was L209 ALJ registered?
L209 ALJ is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 1 August 1993.
Is L209 ALJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for L209 ALJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does L209 ALJ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L209 ALJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.