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L243 REJ

1994 Proton 1.5 Gls

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,310 mi
Last recorded131,310 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 Gls70,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL243 REJ
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 131,310 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 128,037 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filler pipe rusty

n/s rear wheel arch area rusty

o/s f wing rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2007 123,004 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 122,999 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

radiator corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2006 116,347 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 116,347 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 116,347 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gls?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 1,591 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
2,816
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 609
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 325
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 305
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231
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L243 REJ is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gls in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Proton 1.5 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 70,698 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.5 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 609 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L243 REJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L243 REJ is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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