MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,607 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for K478 YFC shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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