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K883 OWS

1993 Proton 1.3 Gl

Bronze Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,611 mi
Last recorded55,611 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl70,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK883 OWS
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1993
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 55,611 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 55,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 52,965 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 52,965 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2008 50,295 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 50,288 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 47,740 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 44,881 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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K883 OWS is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl in Bronze with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K883 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 K883 OWS registered?

K883 OWS is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K883 OWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K883 OWS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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