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L586 WAG

1993 Proton SE

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

103,388 mi
Last recorded103,388 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 Proton SE77,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL586 WAG
MakeProton
ModelSE
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 103,388 miles

handbrake lever travel just servicable

slight blow exhaust front section

slight corrosion to nearside front floor section

Fail 2 Feb 2012 103,384 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

handbrake lever travel just servicable

slight blow exhaust front section

slight corrosion to nearside front floor section

Pass 4 Feb 2011 102,140 miles

parking brake lever travel just servicable

surface corrosion to nearside front floor

Fail 27 Jan 2011 102,136 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

parking brake lever travel just servicable

surface corrosion to nearside front floor

Pass 8 Feb 2010 101,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 101,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 100,468 miles

parking brake lever travel just servicable

Fail 9 Feb 2009 100,464 miles

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

parking brake lever travel just servicable

Pass 12 Feb 2008 97,323 miles

Front number plate cracked but secure today

Fail 11 Feb 2008 97,313 miles

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

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

Front number plate cracked but secure today

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 6 Feb 2007 93,052 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 89,233 miles

surface corrosion to rear trailing arms

Fail 10 Feb 2006 89,228 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear lower suspension arms corroded.

How Reliable is the Proton SE?

Based on 2,265 MOT tests across 571 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,897
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 247
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 163
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 131
Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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L586 WAG is a 1993 Proton SE in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1993 Proton SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 77,180 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 SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 247 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L586 WAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton SE typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Proton SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L586 WAG registered?

L586 WAG is a 1993 Proton SE, first registered on 24 September 1993.

Is L586 WAG safe to buy?

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