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L689 BJT

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,209 mi
Last recorded103,209 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL689 BJT
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 103,209 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2011 103,182 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 98,461 miles

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

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated and damaged

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2009 92,485 miles

Oil leak

both no. plates starting to deteriorate

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2009 92,464 miles

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

Oil leak

both no. plates starting to deteriorate

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2008 89,992 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2008 89,991 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2007 86,360 miles

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

rear number plate damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2006 82,185 miles

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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L689 BJT is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L689 BJT, 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 L689 BJT registered?

L689 BJT is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 26 November 1993.

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