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L985 RCT

1994 Proton 1.5 SE

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,887 mi
Last recorded89,887 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 SE69,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL985 RCT
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 89,887 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 89,887 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 88,922 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 88,922 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 86,339 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 82,961 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 79,162 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 79,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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L985 RCT is a 1994 Proton 1.5 SE in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L985 RCT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L985 RCT registered?

L985 RCT is a 1994 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 17 January 1994.

Is L985 RCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L985 RCT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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