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K901 WCW

1993 Proton 1.3 Gls

Maroon Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,512 mi
Last recorded101,512 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls72,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK901 WCW
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 101,512 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

heavy wear to offside wiper spindle,allowing wiper arm to foul bonnet.

Fail 7 Apr 2010 101,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

heavy wear to offside wiper spindle,allowing wiper arm to foul bonnet.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 94,579 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 94,568 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

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

Fail 19 Apr 2008 87,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 87,651 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 83,331 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 83,331 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 76,326 miles

very little reserve travel on parking brake lever, suggest inspection and possible overhaul.

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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K901 WCW is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls in Maroon with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K901 WCW, 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 K901 WCW registered?

K901 WCW is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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