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L397 GCK

1994 Proton SE

Black Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,710 mi
Last recorded61,710 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Proton SE86,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL397 GCK
MakeProton
ModelSE
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 61,710 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 61,710 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 56,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 56,383 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 51,620 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 46,598 miles

How Reliable is the Proton SE?

Based on 2,265 MOT tests across 571 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,897
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 247
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 163
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 131
Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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L397 GCK is a 1994 Proton SE in Black 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 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 86,072 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 247 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L397 GCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton SE typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Proton SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L397 GCK registered?

L397 GCK is a 1994 Proton SE, first registered on 26 January 1994.

Is L397 GCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L397 GCK shows 6 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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