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L19 DEM

1993 Proton 1.3 Gl

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,932 mi
Last recorded97,932 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl70,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 DEM
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2010 97,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle has a stone chip in zone a no bigger than 10mm

vehicle has an oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2009 91,258 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaks on engine

Pass 29 Jul 2008 84,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering wheel cover starting to work loose

Pass 16 Aug 2007 79,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2007 79,504 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

steering wheel cover starting to work loose

Fail 13 Aug 2007 79,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2006 67,821 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)

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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L19 DEM is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L19 DEM, 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 L19 DEM registered?

L19 DEM is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L19 DEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L19 DEM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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