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L903 SHF

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,099 mi
Last recorded79,099 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL903 SHF
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 79,099 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 78,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2011 74,500 miles

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

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 14 Nov 2011 74,500 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 9 Sep 2010 67,592 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 63,561 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 63,561 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 61,149 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 61,149 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 57,467 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 57,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 53,192 miles

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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L903 SHF is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L903 SHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L903 SHF registered?

L903 SHF is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 22 September 1993.

Is L903 SHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L903 SHF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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