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L709 VEU

1994 Proton 1.5 Sl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,002 mi
Last recorded96,002 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 Sl68,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL709 VEU
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 96,002 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

nearside front tyre split and perished

offside front tyre perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2012 95,635 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

nearside front tyre split and perished

offside front tyre perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2011 82,123 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 82,123 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 74,174 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 74,174 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 75,758 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

cannot check under plastic covers

Fail 12 Feb 2009 75,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

cannot check under plastic covers

Pass 15 Feb 2008 73,188 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 71,852 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 70,701 miles

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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L709 VEU is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Sl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L709 VEU, 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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What year was L709 VEU registered?

L709 VEU is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 4 May 1994.

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The MOT history for L709 VEU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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