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L596 DOD

1994 Proton 1.5 SE

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,779 mi
Last recorded81,779 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 SE69,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL596 DOD
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2009 81,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

radiator veins deteriorating

slight noise to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Apr 2008 79,441 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

slight fluctuation on front brakes

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 10 Apr 2008 79,441 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

slight fluctuation on front brakes

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Apr 2007 78,181 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight distortion to offside rear tyre

slight fluctuation on nearside front brake

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Apr 2006 77,024 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 77,024 miles

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

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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L596 DOD is a 1994 Proton 1.5 SE in Blue 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 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 69,754 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 SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L596 DOD, 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 L596 DOD registered?

L596 DOD is a 1994 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 16 April 1994.

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