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K79 TSD

1993 Proton 1.3 Gl

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,093 mi
Last recorded72,093 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl70,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK79 TSD
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 72,093 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 69,178 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 62,624 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 62,624 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 500,053 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 500,053 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 34,928 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,866 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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K79 TSD is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K79 TSD, 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 K79 TSD registered?

K79 TSD is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 4 February 1993.

Is K79 TSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K79 TSD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K79 TSD have outstanding finance?

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