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K893 DAO

1992 Proton 1.3 Gl

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

66,889 mi
Last recorded66,889 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl73,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK893 DAO
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2008 66,889 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 61,730 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 61,730 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 58,334 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 58,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 DAO is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 73,893 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 DAO, 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 34 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 K893 DAO registered?

K893 DAO is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K893 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K893 DAO shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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