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L279 FOD

1994 Proton Sl Auto

Brown Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,096 mi
Last recorded45,096 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Proton Sl Auto57,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL279 FOD
MakeProton
ModelSl Auto
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 45,096 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 45,094 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 40,393 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 40,390 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 36,644 miles

front number plate broken

Pass 13 Jun 2006 35,009 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Sl Auto?

Based on 963 MOT tests across 184 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
3,498
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
184
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 55
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45
Brake pipe excessively corroded 40
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 26
fog lamp not working 21
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L279 FOD is a 1994 Proton Sl Auto in Brown with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Proton Sl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 57,802 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 Sl Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L279 FOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was L279 FOD registered?

L279 FOD is a 1994 Proton Sl Auto, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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