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L407 EUD

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,563 mi
Last recorded103,563 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL407 EUD
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 103,563 miles

ns/f indicator cover missing

oil leak

coolant leak

exhaust slightly corroded

ns/f and os/r tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Jun 2013 103,563 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

coolant leak

exhaust slightly corroded

ns/f and os/r tyres wearing on edges

ns/f indicator cover missing

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 100,244 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery loose

Fail 25 Jun 2012 100,241 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery loose

Pass 25 Jun 2011 92,797 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 92,668 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both sills covered with trim unable examine

n/s front wing damaged no sharp edges at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2010 85,825 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 85,825 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 84,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Fail 18 Jun 2009 84,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 11 Jun 2008 76,909 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 70,491 miles

Offside outer CV boot begining to leak. †Surface corrosion to rear brake pipes. †Rearmost exhaust bracket rusty, †Rear brakes noisy.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 63,994 miles

Slight wear in offside steering. †Front brake pads 3-4mm. †Exhaust bracket rusty.

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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L407 EUD is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L407 EUD, 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.

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What year was L407 EUD registered?

L407 EUD is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 6 October 1993.

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