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L51 GBW

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,800 mi
Last recorded52,800 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL51 GBW
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 52,800 miles

front number plate damaged still able to read

rear tyres cracked in tread and on side walls

Fail 20 Oct 2010 51,320 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres cracked on outer side wall

front number plate damaged

wiper rubbers smearing slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2010 51,320 miles

both rear tyres cracked on outer side wall

front number plate damaged

wiper rubbers smearing slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2009 49,261 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 46,872 miles

Nearside front tytre outer sidewall damged,

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 46,872 miles

Nearside front tytre outer sidewall damged,

Fail 7 Nov 2007 44,791 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 44,791 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2006 43,428 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 41,370 miles

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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L51 GBW is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L51 GBW, 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 L51 GBW registered?

L51 GBW is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 26 August 1993.

Is L51 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L51 GBW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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