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L53 ORR

1994 Proton 1.5 Gls

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,000 mi
Last recorded73,000 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 Gls70,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL53 ORR
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 May 2010 73,000 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 70,524 miles

slight interaction on both rear lights,both rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 19 May 2009 70,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight interaction on both rear lights,both rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 23 May 2008 67,801 miles

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

Pass 24 May 2007 65,237 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 61,976 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 61,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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L53 ORR is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gls in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L53 ORR, 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 L53 ORR registered?

L53 ORR is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 17 May 1994.

Is L53 ORR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L53 ORR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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