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L297 UGF

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,401 mi
Last recorded148,401 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL297 UGF
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2007 148,401 miles

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 27 Jul 2007 148,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

unable to measure brake pads

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 21 Jul 2006 144,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted. †offside rear tyre worn. †ooffside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished. †unable to measure brake pads. †

Fail 20 Jul 2006 144,572 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted. †offside rear tyre worn. †offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished. †unable to measure brake pads. †

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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L297 UGF is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in Green 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 L297 UGF, 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 L297 UGF registered?

L297 UGF is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 29 September 1993.

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