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L393 SCR

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,064 mi
Last recorded70,064 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL393 SCR
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 70,064 miles

brake hoses have slight deterioation

front indicator lenses missing

Fail 1 Apr 2009 70,037 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

brake hoses have slight deterioation

front indicator lenses missing

Pass 26 Apr 2008 63,939 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight unbalance rear foot brake.

Temporary repair to n/s/f indicator lens.

Fail 16 Apr 2008 63,655 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight unbalance rear foot brake.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 52,910 miles

Battery insecure

Both w/wiper ends perished.

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 52,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Both w/wiper ends perished.

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 48,845 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 48,845 miles

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

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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L393 SCR is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L393 SCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L393 SCR?

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What year was L393 SCR registered?

L393 SCR is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 29 September 1993.

Is L393 SCR safe to buy?

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