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K478 YFC

1993 Proton 1.3 Gl

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

134,607 mi
Last recorded134,607 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl70,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK478 YFC
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2010 134,607 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 126,104 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 126,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Apr 2008 121,906 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 121,906 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 116,115 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 116,115 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 113,326 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 113,326 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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K478 YFC is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 K478 YFC, 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 K478 YFC registered?

K478 YFC is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 16 March 1993.

Is K478 YFC safe to buy?

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