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L221 HCW

1994 Proton 1.5 Sl

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,451 mi
Last recorded56,451 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 Sl68,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL221 HCW
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,451 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

tyre tread cracking slightly on f/o/s

Fail 22 Mar 2011 56,450 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

tyre tread cracking slightly on f/o/s

Pass 15 Apr 2010 55,284 miles

rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2010 55,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

r/o/s tyre has deep cuts

rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2009 54,115 miles

both rear brake backing plates corroded

tyre tread cracking on r/n/s

wheel nuts fitted incorrectly on r/o/s

Fail 15 Apr 2009 54,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear brake backing plates corroded

tyre tread cracking on r/n/s

wheel nuts fitted incorrectly on r/o/s

Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,007 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 51,847 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 49,878 miles

ADVISE brake check (slight noise from rear service +parking brake) when brakes applyed

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

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

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

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

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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L221 HCW is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Sl in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Sl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 480 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L221 HCW, 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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What year was L221 HCW registered?

L221 HCW is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 16 May 1994.

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The MOT history for L221 HCW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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