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K669 OWS

1993 Proton 1.3 Gl

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,696 mi
Last recorded59,696 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl70,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK669 OWS
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 59,696 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 59,655 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 56,070 miles

O/S /SILL HOLED OUTWITH PRESCIBED AREA

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 56,038 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/S /SILL HOLED OUTWITH PRESCIBED AREA

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 53,702 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

FUEL TANK UNDERSEALED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 49,623 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 49,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 46,530 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 46,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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K669 OWS is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K669 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K669 OWS registered?

K669 OWS is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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