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L331 ETA

1994 Proton 1.5 Sl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

103,142 mi
Last recorded103,142 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 Sl68,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL331 ETA
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 103,142 miles

both front indicators missing outter lenses

corrosion both rear inner arches at rear

corrosion o/s/f lower arch to sill

Pass 12 Nov 2012 100,674 miles

n/s door mirror not fitted

o/s/f indicator outter cover missing

Fail 1 Nov 2012 100,667 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s door mirror not fitted

o/s/f indicator outter cover missing

Pass 15 Nov 2011 99,775 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 99,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 99,659 miles

corrosion o/s/f inner arch to front panel

corrosion o/s/r inner arch & rear

Fail 25 Oct 2010 99,659 miles

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

corrosion o/s/f inner arch to front panel

corrosion o/s/r inner arch & rear

Pass 12 Nov 2009 99,557 miles

advise rear tyres close cvboot osf rust osf headlamp

Fail 4 Nov 2009 99,557 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise rear tyres close cvboot osf rust osf headlamp

Pass 14 Nov 2008 99,272 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 99,272 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2007 98,687 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 98,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 94,216 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 93,624 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Sl?

Based on 7,350 MOT tests across 1,362 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
3,125
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 480
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 391
Brake pipe excessively corroded 307
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 256
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 197
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L331 ETA is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Sl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1994 Proton 1.5 Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 68,846 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 Sl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 480 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L331 ETA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Proton 1.5 Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L331 ETA registered?

L331 ETA is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 27 May 1994.

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