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L583 WDL

1993 Proton 1.5 Gl

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,669 mi
Last recorded69,669 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl73,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL583 WDL
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 69,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 69,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 65,784 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,171 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 59,554 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 58,621 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 58,621 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

over heating

Pass 15 Sep 2008 55,887 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 55,052 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 55,052 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 53,944 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 52,069 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 52,067 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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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L583 WDL is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L583 WDL, 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 L583 WDL registered?

L583 WDL is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 4 August 1993.

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