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L978 YDX

1994 Proton 1.5 SE

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

87,873 mi
Last recorded87,873 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2006
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 SE69,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL978 YDX
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2006 87,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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L978 YDX is a 1994 Proton 1.5 SE in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 L978 YDX, 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 L978 YDX registered?

L978 YDX is a 1994 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 30 January 1994.

Is L978 YDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L978 YDX shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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