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L879 NYC

1994 Proton SE

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,303 mi
Last recorded30,303 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Proton SE86,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL879 NYC
MakeProton
ModelSE
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,303 miles

o/s/f inner wheel arch rusted and holed

Fail 3 Jun 2009 30,303 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f inner wheel arch rusted and holed

Pass 11 Jun 2008 26,325 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 26,177 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 26,068 miles

How Reliable is the Proton SE?

Based on 2,265 MOT tests across 571 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,897
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 247
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 163
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 131
Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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L879 NYC is a 1994 Proton SE in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Proton SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 86,072 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 247 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L879 NYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton SE typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Proton SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L879 NYC registered?

L879 NYC is a 1994 Proton SE, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L879 NYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L879 NYC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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