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L299 JSS

1993 Proton 15 Gls

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,456 mi
Last recorded54,456 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Proton 15 Gls87,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL299 JSS
MakeProton
Model15 Gls
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2009 54,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2008 53,128 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 53,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 51,341 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 51,330 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 49,313 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 15 Gls?

Based on 429 MOT tests across 171 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,629
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 54
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 31
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17
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L299 JSS is a 1993 Proton 15 Gls in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Proton 15 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 87,503 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 15 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L299 JSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 15 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Proton 15 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L299 JSS is a 1993 Proton 15 Gls, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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