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L472 AKM

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,977 mi
Last recorded105,977 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL472 AKM
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2008 105,977 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 105,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 97,975 miles

both front lower ball joints cover boots split

both front tyre treads worn to 2mm

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

brakes noisey

doorsteps starting to rust

emissions failed first test

exhaust starting to rust

inner and outer sills starting to rust

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front shock absorber slightly damp

offside front floor rusty and in poor condition

rear shock absorber bushes starting to wear

spare wheel/ tyre missing

Fail 14 Aug 2007 97,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front lower ball joints cover boots split

both front tyre treads worn to 2mm

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

brakes noisey

doorsteps starting to rust

emissions failed first test

exhaust starting to rust

inner and outer sills starting to rust

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front shock absorber slightly damp

offside front floor rusty and in poor condition

rear shock absorber bushes starting to wear

spare wheel/ tyre missing

Pass 21 Aug 2006 88,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

clutch fluid low

Fail 21 Aug 2006 88,746 miles

clutch fluid low

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L472 AKM is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L472 AKM, 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 L472 AKM?

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What year was L472 AKM registered?

L472 AKM is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 15 September 1993.

Is L472 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L472 AKM shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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