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L897 UGN

1993 Proton 1.5 Gl

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,397 mi
Last recorded53,397 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl73,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL897 UGN
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2010 53,397 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 52,646 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 51,774 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 50,807 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 49,127 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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L897 UGN is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 L897 UGN, 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 L897 UGN registered?

L897 UGN is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 2 November 1993.

Is L897 UGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L897 UGN shows 5 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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