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L398 LRM

1994 Proton 1.5 SE

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,172 mi
Last recorded70,172 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2006
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 SE69,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL398 LRM
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2006 70,172 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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L398 LRM is a 1994 Proton 1.5 SE in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L398 LRM, 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 L398 LRM registered?

L398 LRM is a 1994 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 14 February 1994.

Is L398 LRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L398 LRM shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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