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L357 TGJ

1993 Proton 1.5 Gl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,086 mi
Last recorded84,086 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl73,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL357 TGJ
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 84,086 miles

windscreen chipped near to legal limit

Fail 19 May 2008 83,949 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

windscreen chipped near to legal limit

Pass 22 May 2007 78,413 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 74,309 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gl?

Based on 10,810 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
2,870
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 917
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 607
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 567
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 355
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L357 TGJ is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 73,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.5 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 917 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L357 TGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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How do I check the history of L357 TGJ?

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What year was L357 TGJ registered?

L357 TGJ is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L357 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L357 TGJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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