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L663 OEX

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,681 mi
Last recorded101,681 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL663 OEX
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 101,681 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

exhaust corroded

sill covers

Fail 20 Jul 2012 101,639 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

exhaust corroded

sill covers

Pass 25 Jul 2011 94,947 miles

1. n/s and o/s outer sills starting to corrode. 2. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 3. Hand brake travel on limit.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 94,865 miles

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

1. n/s and o/s outer sills starting to corrode. 2. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 3. Hand brake travel on limit.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 87,495 miles

o/s front tyre near legal limits 2/ pin hole in o/s outer driver shaft gaiter 3/ o/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded 4/ front brakes slighty tight

Pass 31 Jul 2009 80,716 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 80,625 miles

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

1. pin hole in o/s front outer drive shaft gaiter. 2. n/s front outer drive shaft gaiter becoming perished. 3. front brakes slightly tight.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 74,347 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 74,323 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 67,786 miles

front brakes slightly sticky

Fail 25 Jul 2007 67,786 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 64,732 miles

radiator detereoating

suggest front brakes checked as slight noise while from front during drake test

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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L663 OEX is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L663 OEX, 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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L663 OEX is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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