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L503 VTP

1994 Proton 1.5 Gls

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,632 mi
Last recorded108,632 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 Gls70,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL503 VTP
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 108,632 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 108,501 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 103,477 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 103,321 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

plastic cover fitted over near side outer body sill

wiper linkage worn

Pass 12 Feb 2007 94,428 miles

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

some test items hidden by covers and components

Fail 9 Feb 2007 94,292 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

some test itemshidden by covers and components

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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L503 VTP is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gls in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L503 VTP, 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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What year was L503 VTP registered?

L503 VTP is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 31 May 1994.

Is L503 VTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L503 VTP shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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