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L290 RWM

1993 Proton SE Auto

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

66,965 mi
Last recorded66,965 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Proton SE Auto73,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL290 RWM
MakeProton
ModelSE Auto
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,965 miles

brake pipes greased

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2009 66,962 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pipes greased

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2008 62,046 miles

both rear coil springs slighty corroded

front discs slighty scord

front to rear brake pipes greased

underside of car greased

Fail 22 Apr 2008 62,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear coil springs slighty corroded

front discs slighty scord

front to rear brake pipes greased

underside of car greased

Pass 26 Apr 2007 57,738 miles

Surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 25 Apr 2007 57,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corrosion to all other brake pipes

Pass 27 Apr 2006 53,980 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 53,980 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2005 49,960 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2005 49,952 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Apr 2005 49,952 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front tyreson leagal limit

How Reliable is the Proton SE Auto?

Based on 1,413 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
3,302
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 39
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L290 RWM is a 1993 Proton SE Auto in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1993 Proton SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 73,738 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L290 RWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was L290 RWM registered?

L290 RWM is a 1993 Proton SE Auto, first registered on 3 September 1993.

Is L290 RWM safe to buy?

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