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L968 TCV

1993 Proton 1.5 Gl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,103 mi
Last recorded94,103 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl73,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL968 TCV
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 94,103 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside and nearside front floor pans starting to corrode.

offside and nearside rear trailing arm/coil spring seats corroding.

Fail 24 Jul 2008 78,193 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

front and rear registration plates starting to fade

nearside rear tyre 2mm tread offside 3mm tread

Pass 24 Jul 2008 78,193 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

front and rear registration plates starting to fade

nearside rear tyre 2mm tread offside 3mm tread

Pass 17 Jul 2007 68,111 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 62,427 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 62,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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L968 TCV is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 917 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L968 TCV, 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 L968 TCV registered?

L968 TCV is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 20 August 1993.

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The MOT history for L968 TCV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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