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L585 WDL

1993 Proton 1.5 Gl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

99,476 mi
Last recorded99,476 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl73,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL585 WDL
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 99,476 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 99,300 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 99,294 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached fractured/corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached fractured/corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2023 99,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 98,918 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area and step areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted [ unable to determine covered sill areas ]

Fail 27 Jun 2022 98,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge close to wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area and step areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted [ unable to determine covered sill areas ]

rear beam joining gaiter split

Pass 30 Jun 2021 98,652 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 96,923 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 91,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 82,433 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 82,184 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 80,981 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 80,981 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 80,126 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 77,188 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 77,188 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 72,736 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 72,736 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 69,830 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 65,934 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 64,428 miles

o/s front wheel bearing slightly rough in operation

Fail 5 Aug 2009 64,428 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s front wheel bearing slightly rough in operation

Pass 7 Aug 2008 62,333 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 59,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 59,406 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 56,285 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 56,285 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 53,289 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 53,289 miles

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

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

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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L585 WDL is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 L585 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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L585 WDL is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 13 August 1993.

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