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K453 RCU

1993 Proton 1.3 Gl

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,041 mi
Last recorded106,041 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2006
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl70,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK453 RCU
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2006 106,041 miles

o/s & n/s rear shockers bottom bush slight play

o/s track rod end slight play

Fail 1 Jun 2006 106,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s & n/s rear shockers bottom bush slight play

o/s track rod end slight play

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gl?

Based on 9,876 MOT tests across 2,190 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,755
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 832
constant velocity joint gaiter split 738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 729
Brake pipe excessively corroded 538
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 477
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K453 RCU is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 70,740 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 1.3 Gl fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 832 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K453 RCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K453 RCU registered?

K453 RCU is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 29 January 1993.

Is K453 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K453 RCU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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