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L872 DRJ

1993 Proton 1.5 Gl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,006 mi
Last recorded70,006 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl73,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL872 DRJ
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2012 70,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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Pass 8 Jan 2011 68,643 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 64,995 miles

radiator leaking

Pass 24 Jan 2009 63,730 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 62,902 miles

1) n/s mirror cracked 2)slight leak at o/s CV boot. 3)both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2007 61,621 miles

FRont tyres worn on edges †n/s mirror cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2006 60,088 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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L872 DRJ is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 L872 DRJ, 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 L872 DRJ registered?

L872 DRJ is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 3 September 1993.

Is L872 DRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L872 DRJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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