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L548 BPK

1993 Proton 1.5 Gl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,367 mi
Last recorded81,367 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl73,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL548 BPK
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 81,367 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front and rear suspension componants coated in surface corrosion

Fail 4 May 2011 80,895 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2011 80,895 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 80,251 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 79,277 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 78,235 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 78,235 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 76,906 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 76,906 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2006 75,517 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 75,517 miles

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

heavy oil leaks

long hand brake travel

slight movement in near side front top strut mount

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gl?

Based on 10,810 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
2,870
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 917
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 607
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 567
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 355
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L548 BPK is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 73,860 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 917 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L548 BPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L548 BPK registered?

L548 BPK is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L548 BPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L548 BPK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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