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L217 DRN

1994 Proton 1.5 Gl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,414 mi
Last recorded56,414 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 Gl74,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL217 DRN
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2007 56,414 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 56,414 miles

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 51,728 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 51,728 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L217 DRN is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L217 DRN, 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 L217 DRN registered?

L217 DRN is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 2 January 1994.

Is L217 DRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L217 DRN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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