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L653 KFL

1993 Proton 1.5 Gl

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,595 mi
Last recorded97,595 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl73,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL653 KFL
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2011 97,595 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 92,115 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 21 Jan 2010 92,114 miles

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

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 4 Dec 2008 85,144 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ACROSS TREAD ON 2M

Pass 4 Dec 2007 79,248 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 75,854 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 70,650 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 70,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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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L653 KFL is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L653 KFL, 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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What year was L653 KFL registered?

L653 KFL is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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