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L263 JVV

1993 Proton 1.5 Gl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,965 mi
Last recorded45,965 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl73,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL263 JVV
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 45,965 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 475,538 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 41,124 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 36,638 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 36,585 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 36,530 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 36,530 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 36,371 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 35,935 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 35,447 miles

sills corroding ,sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 34,140 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 33,667 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre perised and cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2012 32,387 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 32,387 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 31,614 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 29,680 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,584 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 28,576 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 27,482 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 27,482 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre starting to perrish

Pass 17 Jul 2007 26,202 miles

both rear tyres cracking between tread

rear foot brake efforts-slightly lower at nearside

rear number plate cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2006 25,132 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gl?

Based on 10,810 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
2,870
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 917
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 607
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 567
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 355
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L263 JVV is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 73,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.5 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 917 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L263 JVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L263 JVV registered?

L263 JVV is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L263 JVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L263 JVV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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