MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,997 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gls?
Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 1,591 vehicles.
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L278 BPJ is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 L278 BPJ, 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 L278 BPJ registered?
L278 BPJ is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 30 September 1993.
Is L278 BPJ safe to buy?
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