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K817 ECY

1993 Proton 1.3 Gls

Maroon Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,093 mi
Last recorded73,093 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2006
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls72,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK817 ECY
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2006 73,093 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 73,093 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyre outer walls starting to crack and deteriorate

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gls?

Based on 9,060 MOT tests across 1,924 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
3,239
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,924
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 730
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 723
Brake pipe excessively corroded 498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 437
Steering rack gaiter split 283
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K817 ECY is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls in Maroon with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 72,834 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K817 ECY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K817 ECY registered?

K817 ECY is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 11 June 1993.

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