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L524 HMS

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,850 mi
Last recorded66,850 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL524 HMS
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2018 66,850 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wheel Arch At Top Of Coil Spring Mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wheel Arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wheel Arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wheel Arch At Side Of Shock Absorber (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wheel Arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wheel Arch At Side Of Shock Absorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Arch Corroded & Holed, Outwith 30cm

Nearside Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also Cracking In Tread Area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner Wheel Arch Corroded & Holed, Outwith 30cm

Offside Front Outer Sill Corroded & Holed Outwith 30cm Of Suspension Or Seatbelts

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also Cracking In Tread Area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also Cracking In Tread Area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 66,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 66,145 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill/Floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill/Floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake Binding Slightly

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine & Gearbox ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 65,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 64,016 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,741 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 62,718 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 61,059 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,783 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 58,458 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust flexy corroded

inner edge of o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

suspect bit of body filler on o/s outer sill

Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,022 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 56,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 55,675 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 55,661 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 54,082 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 51,704 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

both rear spring seats corroded

offside front sill damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2006 49,275 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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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L524 HMS is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L524 HMS, 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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L524 HMS is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 22 November 1993.

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