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L601 FPP

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

Bronze Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,862 mi
Last recorded85,862 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL601 FPP
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 85,862 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 80,867 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2008 75,988 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front registration plate cracked

Fail 18 Sep 2008 75,940 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2007 70,051 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 70,033 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 62,641 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pedal anti-slip provision wearing

front registration plate cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2005 56,468 miles

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

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

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

advise,front number plate cracked.

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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L601 FPP is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in Bronze with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L601 FPP, 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 L601 FPP registered?

L601 FPP is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 8 September 1993.

Is L601 FPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L601 FPP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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