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L578 FJO

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,893 mi
Last recorded75,893 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL578 FJO
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2012 75,893 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 72,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 72,881 miles

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 70,703 miles

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2009 68,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 68,588 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 65,226 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 58,886 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 55,290 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L578 FJO is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L578 FJO, 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 L578 FJO registered?

L578 FJO is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L578 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L578 FJO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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