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L496 GGS

1993 Proton SE Auto

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,868 mi
Last recorded77,868 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Proton SE Auto73,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL496 GGS
MakeProton
ModelSE Auto
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 77,868 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 75,578 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 73,294 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 73,294 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 70,882 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 70,882 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 68,679 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 66,349 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 63,937 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 63,937 miles

How Reliable is the Proton SE Auto?

Based on 1,413 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
3,302
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 39
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L496 GGS is a 1993 Proton SE Auto in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1993 Proton SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 73,738 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton SE Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L496 GGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Proton SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L496 GGS registered?

L496 GGS is a 1993 Proton SE Auto, first registered on 12 August 1993.

Is L496 GGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L496 GGS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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