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L917 TGN

1993 Proton SE

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,672 mi
Last recorded80,672 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1993 Proton SE77,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL917 TGN
MakeProton
ModelSE
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 80,672 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 80,672 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 74,756 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 68,619 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 63,579 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 63,587 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2007 59,850 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 58,181 miles

nsr tyre beginning to perish

osr tyre beginning to perish & crack

Pass 15 Aug 2005 55,983 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 55,983 miles

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

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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L917 TGN is a 1993 Proton SE in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1993 Proton SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 77,180 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 L917 TGN, 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 33 years old, this Proton SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L917 TGN registered?

L917 TGN is a 1993 Proton SE, first registered on 21 August 1993.

Is L917 TGN safe to buy?

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