MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,351 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gls?
Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 1,591 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L261 EJA is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 71,574 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 609 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L261 EJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Proton 1.5 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L261 EJA registered?
L261 EJA is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 30 September 1993.
Is L261 EJA safe to buy?
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