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L766 VLB

1994 Proton 1.5 Gls

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,412 mi
Last recorded37,412 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 Gls70,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL766 VLB
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 37,412 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 37,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre in a slightly deteriorated state, no cord or ply exposed.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 37,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre in a slightly deteriorated state, no cord or ply exposed.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,133 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 37,133 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2009 36,489 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Dec 2009 36,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2008 35,204 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front registration plate is slightly deteriorated

squeak from rear brakes when test was conducted

Pass 28 Dec 2007 34,236 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight smear from front blades

Pass 29 Dec 2006 33,245 miles

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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L766 VLB is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gls in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L766 VLB, 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 L766 VLB registered?

L766 VLB is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 14 January 1994.

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