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L490 OMM

1994 Proton 1.5 Gls

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

144,897 mi
Last recorded144,897 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 Gls70,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL490 OMM
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 144,897 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn to limmit on inside edges

Fail 10 Jun 2014 144,859 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn to limmit on inside edges

Pass 5 Jun 2013 139,793 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2013 139,767 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2012 133,973 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 133,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 127,006 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 27 May 2011 126,942 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 122,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 117,280 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Upper Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 117,280 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Upper Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 16 May 2008 113,975 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 113,975 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 18,390 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 108,271 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 104,125 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 104,111 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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L490 OMM is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gls in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 L490 OMM, 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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L490 OMM is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 9 March 1994.

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