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L626 BPE

1993 Proton SE Auto

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,139 mi
Last recorded109,139 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Proton SE Auto73,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL626 BPE
MakeProton
ModelSE Auto
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 109,139 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust poorly repaired

o/s/r brake back plate corroded

plastic sill gaurds fitted

wiring under bonet insecure

Fail 16 Mar 2012 109,139 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exaust pipe poorly

o/s/r brake back plate corroded

plastic sill gaurds fitted

wiring under bonet insecure

Fail 23 Feb 2012 109,085 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both outer sills corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2011 101,849 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 94,701 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 25 Feb 2009 91,942 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 79,438 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 79,437 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 71,927 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 62,444 miles

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

How Reliable is the Proton SE Auto?

Based on 1,413 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
3,302
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 39
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L626 BPE is a 1993 Proton SE Auto in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1993 Proton SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 73,738 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton SE Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L626 BPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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L626 BPE is a 1993 Proton SE Auto, first registered on 3 August 1993.

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