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L453 HNK

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,789 mi
Last recorded103,789 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL453 HNK
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2011 103,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre rear exhaust mount breaking away but still supporting exhaust

clutch pedal antislip pad missing

offside door miror casing cracked

slight play in front antiroll bar d bushes both sides

small split in brake pedal antislip pad

some corrosion on rear of both outer sills not deemed excessive

Pass 23 Mar 2010 100,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Off side front door mirror casing broken

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 100,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Off side front door mirror casing broken

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 97,637 miles

Off side door mirror casing broken

Fail 19 Feb 2009 97,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Off side door mirror casing broken

Pass 15 Feb 2008 94,083 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 89,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 84,289 miles

advanced cracking on o/s/f drop link bushes

advanced cracking on outer cv boots

o/s number plate bulb slightly dim

slight damage to o/s wind mirror

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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L453 HNK 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 62.5%.

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 L453 HNK, 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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L453 HNK is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 12 November 1993.

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