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L979 SDU

1993 Proton SE Auto

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,674 mi
Last recorded108,674 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2007
Typical for 1993 Proton SE Auto73,738 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL979 SDU
MakeProton
ModelSE Auto
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2007 108,674 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 108,674 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 106,677 miles

advies travll on handbrake

bumper insecure

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2006 106,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advies travll on handbrake

How Reliable is the Proton SE Auto?

Based on 1,413 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
3,302
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 39
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L979 SDU is a 1993 Proton SE Auto in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Proton SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 73,738 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L979 SDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Proton SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L979 SDU registered?

L979 SDU is a 1993 Proton SE Auto, first registered on 22 October 1993.

Is L979 SDU safe to buy?

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