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L231 PHE

1994 Proton 1.5 Sl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,305 mi
Last recorded46,305 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 Sl68,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL231 PHE
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 46,305 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 45,160 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 45,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 43,091 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 43,067 miles

Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 41,014 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 39,424 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 37,749 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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L231 PHE is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Sl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L231 PHE, 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 L231 PHE registered?

L231 PHE is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 3 May 1994.

Is L231 PHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L231 PHE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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