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L590 JCW

1994 Proton 1.5 Gl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,357 mi
Last recorded95,357 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 Gl74,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL590 JCW
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 95,357 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

bonnet cable faulty

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Feb 2008 95,279 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

bonnet cable faulty

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2007 92,232 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

bonnet cable faulty but still opening

Fail 5 Mar 2007 92,229 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 86,590 miles

near side front tyre gettlng low

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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L590 JCW 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 L590 JCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L590 JCW?

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What year was L590 JCW registered?

L590 JCW is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L590 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L590 JCW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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