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L218 OMG

1993 Proton 1.3 Gl

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,046 mi
Last recorded50,046 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl70,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL218 OMG
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 50,046 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 45,784 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 45,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 41,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

o/s door mirror cracked not afecting drivers veiw

Pass 8 Oct 2007 35,886 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 30,965 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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L218 OMG is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L218 OMG, 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 L218 OMG registered?

L218 OMG is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 29 September 1993.

Is L218 OMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L218 OMG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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