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L729 XMR

1994 Proton 1.5 Gl

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,349 mi
Last recorded102,349 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 Gl74,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL729 XMR
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 102,349 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 96,726 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 93,701 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 93,701 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 90,383 miles

n/s cv boot perished and starting to slightly leak grease

o/s/f tyre on limit on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2007 85,502 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 79,867 miles

rear tyres perishing and o/s rear also has puncture.

Fail 20 Feb 2006 79,867 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear tyres perishing and o/s rear also has puncture.

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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L729 XMR is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gl in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Proton 1.5 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 74,871 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L729 XMR, 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 32 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 L729 XMR registered?

L729 XMR is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 17 May 1994.

Is L729 XMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L729 XMR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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