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L261 ETG

1994 Proton 1.5 Sl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,536 mi
Last recorded98,536 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 Sl68,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL261 ETG
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 98,536 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 98,536 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 14 Apr 2008 96,013 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 96,013 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 93,110 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 93,110 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 90,037 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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L261 ETG is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Sl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L261 ETG, 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 L261 ETG registered?

L261 ETG is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L261 ETG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L261 ETG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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