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L985 OVF

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,944 mi
Last recorded81,944 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL985 OVF
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 81,944 miles

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

boot lock is missing

corrosion started on o/s of rear swing arm

n/s and o/s wiper spindles are worn causing wipers to hit bonnet

Fail 11 Jul 2011 81,940 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

boot lock is missing

corrosion started on o/s of rear swing arm

n/s and o/s wiper spindles are worn causing wipers to hit bonnet

Pass 12 Jul 2010 78,829 miles

boot catch barrel is missing

both front wiper spindles are worn

corrosion started on o/s of rear axle

engine has oil leak

front number plate is damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2010 78,825 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

boot catch barrel is missing

both front wiper spindles are worn

corrosion started on o/s of rear axle

engine has oil leak

front number plate is damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2009 75,816 miles

n/s and o/s wiper spindles are badly worn

Fail 10 Jul 2009 75,813 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s wiper spindles are badly worn

Pass 9 Jul 2007 68,261 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 64,866 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 64,772 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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L985 OVF is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L985 OVF, 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.

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What year was L985 OVF registered?

L985 OVF is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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