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L126 TGT

1993 Proton 1.3 Gl

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,663 mi
Last recorded71,663 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl70,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL126 TGT
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 71,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front shock absorber casings repaired

offside and nearside outer sills corroding not holed

offside steering rack mounting rubber worn

Pass 19 Nov 2012 69,611 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside and nearside outer sills corroding sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2011 67,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 64,966 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED BUT APPEARS OK

outer sill covers fitted appears ok

Pass 23 Nov 2009 62,494 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS AT REAR CORRODING NOT HOLED

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2008 58,589 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 54,357 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 54,357 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

inside walls cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 9 Nov 2006 49,927 miles

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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L126 TGT is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 L126 TGT, 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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What year was L126 TGT registered?

L126 TGT is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 3 September 1993.

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