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L208 DPR

1994 Proton 1.5 SE

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,511 mi
Last recorded114,511 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 SE69,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL208 DPR
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 114,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 111,769 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 108,324 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 103,863 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 103,723 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 99,264 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 99,210 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 95,654 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 93,162 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 86,272 miles

both outer c.v boots perished

slight noise from n.s.r wheel bearing

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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L208 DPR is a 1994 Proton 1.5 SE in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L208 DPR, 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 L208 DPR registered?

L208 DPR is a 1994 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 25 March 1994.

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