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L388 DPM

1994 Proton 1.5 Gls

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,404 mi
Last recorded80,404 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 Gls70,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL388 DPM
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2011 80,404 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

engine over heating...brake warning light on...radiator leaking...major gear oil leak...play in n/s/f top shock mount...play in o.s steering rack.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 76,738 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 76,738 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

'creaking'at front suspension/brakes when tested in rolling road

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

offside front suspension leg in poor condition

offside rear brake noisey

radiator in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2009 72,697 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 72,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front hub slight play

offside rear footbrake noisey

outer sills covered

radiator in poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2008 69,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

fan belt noisey

front pads appear low

offside front inner wing corroded

offside rear bumper damaged

offside rear footbrake noisey

outer sills covered

radiator in poor condition and coolant stained

Pass 20 Apr 2007 65,879 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front bumper damaged and insecur.damage to offside rear door /rear panel

wiper linkage worn

Pass 26 Apr 2006 62,970 miles

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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L388 DPM is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gls in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 609 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L388 DPM, 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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L388 DPM is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 14 March 1994.

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