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K783 OWS

1993 Proton 1.3 Gl

Bronze Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,402 mi
Last recorded76,402 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl70,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK783 OWS
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1993
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 76,402 miles

both front floors corroding

exhaust in poor condition

n/s front tyre has been swoped but is still close to limit

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

radiator in poor condition

Fail 9 Feb 2009 76,402 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both front floors corroding

exhaust in poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

radiator in poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2008 74,827 miles

n/s side sill step starting to corrode

radiator is in poor condition

Fail 6 Feb 2008 74,827 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s side sill step starting to corrode

radiator is in poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2007 73,192 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 71,478 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 71,478 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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K783 OWS is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl in Bronze with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K783 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 K783 OWS registered?

K783 OWS is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for K783 OWS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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