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L480 AKM

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,489 mi
Last recorded31,489 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL480 AKM
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 31,489 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 31,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 27,705 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 25,294 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 22,400 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 19,288 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 19,288 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 15,696 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 12,534 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

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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L480 AKM is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L480 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.

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How do I check the history of L480 AKM?

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What year was L480 AKM registered?

L480 AKM is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 26 August 1993.

Is L480 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L480 AKM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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