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L576 MGY

1994 Proton 1.5 Gl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,066 mi
Last recorded94,066 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 Gl74,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL576 MGY
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2009 94,066 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

front service brakes show run-out/judder.

near side rear tyre perished.

off side front tyre perished/cracked and shows deep splits.

off side rear tyre perished/cracked and shows deep splits.

parking brake lever travel.

steering rack off and near side front inner arm inner joints show play.

steering system feels notchy

Pass 29 Aug 2008 87,714 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

near side front diecrtion lamp unit in poor condition

Fail 26 Aug 2008 87,711 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

near side front diecrtion lamp unit in poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2007 80,719 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 71,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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L576 MGY is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Proton 1.5 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 74,871 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 L576 MGY, 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 32 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 L576 MGY registered?

L576 MGY is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 8 March 1994.

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