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L973 TCV

1993 Proton 1.5 Gl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,620 mi
Last recorded67,620 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl73,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL973 TCV
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 67,620 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 67,617 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 64,172 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 60,638 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 56,858 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 54,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 54,018 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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L973 TCV is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L973 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 L973 TCV registered?

L973 TCV is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 24 August 1993.

Is L973 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L973 TCV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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