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L291 RWV

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,850 mi
Last recorded78,850 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL291 RWV
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2008 78,850 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 78,795 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brakes noisy

signs of fluid leaking from power steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2006 71,222 miles

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front and nearside rear tyre treads getting low

both outer drive shaft gaitors perished

Fail 22 Aug 2006 70,984 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front and nearside rear tyre treads getting low

both front outer drive shaft gaitors perished

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 SE?

Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 2,497 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
2,644
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,497
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,027
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 604
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 561
Brake pipe excessively corroded 427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 352
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L291 RWV is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,455 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 SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L291 RWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was L291 RWV registered?

L291 RWV is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is L291 RWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L291 RWV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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