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L185 NGY

1994 Proton 1.5 Gl

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,956 mi
Last recorded107,956 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 Gl74,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 NGY
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2010 107,956 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 107,956 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise front headlights have slightly reduced output.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 96,413 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 96,288 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 95,503 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 95,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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L185 NGY is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gl in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 917 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L185 NGY, 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 L185 NGY registered?

L185 NGY is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 12 April 1994.

Is L185 NGY safe to buy?

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