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L229 MVO

1994 Proton 15 Gl

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,161 mi
Last recorded71,161 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2005
Typical for 1994 Proton 15 Gl84,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL229 MVO
MakeProton
Model15 Gl
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2005 71,161 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 71,054 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

How Reliable is the Proton 15 Gl?

Based on 541 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
3,222
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 54
Brake pipe excessively corroded 40
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 25
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L229 MVO is a 1994 Proton 15 Gl in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Proton 15 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 84,623 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 15 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L229 MVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 15 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Proton 15 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L229 MVO registered?

L229 MVO is a 1994 Proton 15 Gl, first registered on 28 April 1994.

Is L229 MVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L229 MVO shows 2 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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