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L68 XHU

1994 Proton 1.5 Sl

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,628 mi
Last recorded148,628 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 Sl68,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL68 XHU
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 148,628 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 143,440 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 143,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 136,163 miles

general underbody corrosion and excessive welding

Pass 13 Nov 2008 127,358 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight blow from exhaust manifold area

Fail 5 Nov 2008 127,356 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight blow from exhaust manifold area

Pass 9 Nov 2007 119,169 miles

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

front no plate cracked

n/s outer sill corroded o.k for test

Pass 15 Nov 2006 112,221 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

exhaust manifold blowing slightly

front no plate cracked

n/s outer cv joint knocking on hard lock

Pass 11 Nov 2005 103,189 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 103,189 miles

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

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

Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Sl?

Based on 7,350 MOT tests across 1,362 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
3,125
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 480
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 391
Brake pipe excessively corroded 307
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 256
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 197
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L68 XHU is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Sl in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1994 Proton 1.5 Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 68,846 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 Sl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 480 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L68 XHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Proton 1.5 Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L68 XHU is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 28 November 1994.

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