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M540 BFG

1994 Proton 15 Gl

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,039 mi
Last recorded113,039 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2006
Typical for 1994 Proton 15 Gl84,623 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 BFG
MakeProton
Model15 Gl
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2006 113,039 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 113,039 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside wiper arm loose at bearing !!!!!!!!! †

Pass 15 Sep 2005 105,432 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 105,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Proton 15 Gl?

Based on 541 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
3,222
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 54
Brake pipe excessively corroded 40
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 25
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M540 BFG is a 1994 Proton 15 Gl in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Proton 15 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 84,623 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 15 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M540 BFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 15 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Proton 15 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M540 BFG registered?

M540 BFG is a 1994 Proton 15 Gl, first registered on 9 August 1994.

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