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L678 JBV

1994 Proton 1.5 Gls

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,385 mi
Last recorded90,385 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 Gls70,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL678 JBV
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 90,385 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 90,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 85,837 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 85,837 miles

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

Coolant leak

start of wear on outer edge of offside front tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2006 81,880 miles

wear on outer edge of nearside front tyre

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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L678 JBV is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gls in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L678 JBV, 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 L678 JBV registered?

L678 JBV is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 29 March 1994.

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