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L746 BPM

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,477 mi
Last recorded125,477 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL746 BPM
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 125,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 125,477 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 124,739 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 124,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 122,688 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 122,685 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 120,977 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 120,977 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 119,495 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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L746 BPM is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L746 BPM, 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 L746 BPM registered?

L746 BPM is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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