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K770 OWS

1993 Proton 1.3 Gl

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,655 mi
Last recorded102,655 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl70,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK770 OWS
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 102,655 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 96,879 miles

both wiper spindles have excess play [dangerous]

Fail 29 Jan 2009 96,879 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both wiper spindles have excess play [dangerous]

Pass 25 Jan 2008 90,457 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 84,987 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 84,973 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight marks on front no plate

Pass 6 Feb 2006 79,423 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 79,423 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 79,311 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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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K770 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 K770 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 K770 OWS registered?

K770 OWS is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K770 OWS safe to buy?

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