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L138 TPW

1994 Proton 1.5 SE

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,147 mi
Last recorded42,147 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 SE69,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL138 TPW
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 May 2009 42,147 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 41,951 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 41,384 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 40,345 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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L138 TPW is a 1994 Proton 1.5 SE in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Proton 1.5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 69,754 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L138 TPW, 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 32 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 L138 TPW registered?

L138 TPW is a 1994 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 16 April 1994.

Is L138 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L138 TPW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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