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K893 CBH

1993 Proton 1.3 Gl

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,803 mi
Last recorded89,803 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl70,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK893 CBH
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 89,803 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside rear tyre perished and going out of shape 155/80/13

Fail 18 Apr 2011 89,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside rear tyre perished and going out of shape 155/80/13

Pass 8 Apr 2010 84,356 miles

nearside and offside front wipers split

Fail 8 Apr 2010 87,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside and offside front wipers split

Pass 17 Apr 2009 85,056 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 85,032 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside and offside front wipers split at the ends

nearside door mirror cracked but not affecting view to the rear

Pass 22 Apr 2008 81,597 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 81,597 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 77,908 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 77,908 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 73,788 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (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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K893 CBH is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K893 CBH, 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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K893 CBH is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 21 April 1993.

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