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K971 LYJ

1992 Proton 1.3 Gl

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,554 mi
Last recorded107,554 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl73,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK971 LYJ
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 107,554 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front mcpherson struts corroded

steering rack support bushes worn

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to child seat fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2008 104,959 miles

both front lower sections of suspension struts corroded

rear section of exhaust system corroded

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 23 Jan 2007 102,656 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 102,649 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 100,739 miles

Offside Rear 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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K971 LYJ is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K971 LYJ, 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 K971 LYJ registered?

K971 LYJ is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 23 December 1992.

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