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L298 JWL

1994 Proton 1.5 SE

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,530 mi
Last recorded101,530 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2007
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 SE69,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL298 JWL
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2007 101,530 miles

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Fail 22 Feb 2007 101,530 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Feb 2006 96,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside passenger mirror repaired with tape

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

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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L298 JWL is a 1994 Proton 1.5 SE in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L298 JWL, 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 L298 JWL registered?

L298 JWL is a 1994 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 11 February 1994.

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The MOT history for L298 JWL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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