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K668 OWS

1993 Proton 1.3 Gl

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,042 mi
Last recorded97,042 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl70,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK668 OWS
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 97,042 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 97,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2011 95,708 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 95,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2010 93,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2009 91,254 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2008 89,655 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 89,655 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 87,200 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 87,200 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 84,192 miles

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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K668 OWS is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K668 OWS, 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 K668 OWS registered?

K668 OWS is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 12 November 1993.

Is K668 OWS safe to buy?

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