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L299 VMR

1993 Proton 1.5 Gls

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,018 mi
Last recorded116,018 miles
Recorded on16 May 2006
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls71,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL299 VMR
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2006 116,018 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 115,890 miles

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

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gls?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 1,591 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
2,816
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 609
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 325
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 305
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231
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L299 VMR is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 71,574 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 609 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L299 VMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L299 VMR registered?

L299 VMR is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L299 VMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L299 VMR shows 2 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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