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L987 YDX

1994 Proton 1.5 Gl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,148 mi
Last recorded172,148 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 Gl74,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL987 YDX
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 172,148 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 171,999 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 171,856 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 171,856 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 171,320 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 171,320 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 171,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 171,032 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 171,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 169,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L987 YDX is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1994 Proton 1.5 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 74,871 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 L987 YDX, 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 32 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 L987 YDX registered?

L987 YDX is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 25 March 1994.

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