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L566 DRJ

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

Black Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,934 mi
Last recorded44,934 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL566 DRJ
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 44,934 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 42,909 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 42,909 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 40,666 miles

bonnet not catching [temp repair made ]

Pass 24 Jun 2009 36,921 miles

exhaust rear section very corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2009 36,885 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust rear section very corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2008 34,609 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 32,657 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 32,251 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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L566 DRJ is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in Black with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L566 DRJ, 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 L566 DRJ registered?

L566 DRJ is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 29 September 1993.

Is L566 DRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L566 DRJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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