MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,590 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
centre exhaust bracket broken
clutch pedal rubber missing
dash brake warning light illuminated
front number plate cracked and backing peeling
nearside front outer constant veocity joint boot deep cracking
nearside rear shock absorber upper bush a bit poor
offside front brake pads getting low
parts of exhaust system rusting
some wear in steering rack
various bulkhead brake pipes furring
Slight wear in rack ball joints
cv boots cracking
How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gl?
Based on 9,876 MOT tests across 2,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L161 LHL is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 L161 LHL, 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 L161 LHL registered?
L161 LHL is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 6 September 1993.
Is L161 LHL safe to buy?
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