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L285 LVJ

1993 Proton 1.5 Gl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,860 mi
Last recorded114,860 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl73,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL285 LVJ
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 114,860 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 106,798 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 98,827 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 91,356 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 91,283 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 82,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L285 LVJ is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L285 LVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L285 LVJ registered?

L285 LVJ is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 18 November 1993.

Is L285 LVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L285 LVJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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