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L493 HOH

1994 Proton 1.5 SE

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,502 mi
Last recorded78,502 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 SE69,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL493 HOH
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 78,502 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

engine management light on

fuel filler neck corroded

small cut on offside rear tyre

wiper linkage worn

Pass 26 Nov 2008 75,593 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both inner arches corroding

front wipers smearing screen

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

vehicle underneth starting to corrode

Pass 14 Nov 2007 75,071 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

unable to inspect front brake pads

Fail 8 Nov 2007 75,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

unable to inspect front brake pads

Pass 30 Nov 2006 74,381 miles

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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L493 HOH is a 1994 Proton 1.5 SE in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L493 HOH, 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 L493 HOH registered?

L493 HOH is a 1994 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 21 April 1994.

Is L493 HOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L493 HOH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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