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L968 VRH

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,308 mi
Last recorded121,308 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2006
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL968 VRH
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2006 121,308 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 121,159 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2005 112,620 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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L968 VRH is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L968 VRH, 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 L968 VRH registered?

L968 VRH is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 21 August 1993.

Is L968 VRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L968 VRH shows 3 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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