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L530 PTW

1994 Proton 1.5 Gls

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,369 mi
Last recorded63,369 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 Gls70,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL530 PTW
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,369 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 63,369 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 59,964 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 56,617 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 53,098 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 53,098 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 48,758 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 48,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gls?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 1,591 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
2,816
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 609
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 325
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 305
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231
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L530 PTW is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gls in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Proton 1.5 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 70,698 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 609 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L530 PTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L530 PTW registered?

L530 PTW is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 27 April 1994.

Is L530 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L530 PTW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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