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K551 HWR

1993 Proton 1.3 Gl

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,244 mi
Last recorded113,244 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2006
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl70,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK551 HWR
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2006 113,244 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 113,244 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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K551 HWR is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl in Gold 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 K551 HWR, 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 K551 HWR registered?

K551 HWR is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 11 February 1993.

Is K551 HWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K551 HWR 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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