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K986 XFR

1993 Proton 1.3 Gls

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,444 mi
Last recorded63,444 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls72,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK986 XFR
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 63,444 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 63,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,863 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 55,130 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 55,130 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2012 49,892 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 49,892 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,432 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 38,771 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 38,771 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre is split

Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,144 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 31,144 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

osr tyre cracking on tred

Pass 3 Jul 2008 28,269 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 28,269 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 18,698 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 18,698 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2006 13,877 miles

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

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

park brake lever has lomg travel

Pass 7 Jun 2006 13,877 miles

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

park brake lever has lomg travel

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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K986 XFR is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 K986 XFR, 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 K986 XFR registered?

K986 XFR is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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