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L704 CPC

1993 Proton 1.5 Gl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,769 mi
Last recorded93,769 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl73,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL704 CPC
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2011 93,769 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 90,083 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 90,064 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle sprayed in wax oil ( very wet )

Pass 23 Mar 2009 86,217 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 86,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 83,040 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 78,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Mar 2007 78,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 75,224 miles

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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L704 CPC is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L704 CPC, 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 L704 CPC registered?

L704 CPC is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 7 September 1993.

Is L704 CPC safe to buy?

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