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L540 CDW

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

63,395 mi
Last recorded63,395 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL540 CDW
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,395 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door sills (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sills (5.2.6)

Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner archs (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 63,380 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door sills (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sills (5.2.6)

Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner archs (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 61,947 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

inner and outter sills rusted

Fail 16 Jun 2015 61,947 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

inner and outter sills rusted

Pass 12 Jun 2014 58,309 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight rust on outer sills

Fail 12 Jun 2014 58,309 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight rust on outer sills

Pass 13 Jun 2013 56,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rust on both outter sills

Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,073 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2012 54,073 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 53,025 miles

o/s/r lamp damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2011 53,021 miles

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

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

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2010 49,930 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 49,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 48,645 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 47,266 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 47,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 461,167 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 44,839 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 44,839 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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L540 CDW is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 L540 CDW, 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 L540 CDW registered?

L540 CDW is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 9 August 1993.

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