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L255 ETG

1994 Proton 1.3 Ge

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,005 mi
Last recorded125,005 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2007
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.3 Ge76,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL255 ETG
MakeProton
Model1.3 Ge
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2007 125,005 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake backing plate slightly corroded

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

slight play in steering rack

surface corrosion started in various places

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 2 Nov 2007 125,005 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Subframe 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)

nearside and offside rear brake backing plate slightly corroded

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

slight play in steering rack

surface corrosion started in various places

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 24 Nov 2006 123,989 miles

slight play in steering rack

underside of vehicle and metal brake pipes covered in under seal

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Ge?

Based on 4,261 MOT tests across 1,026 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
2,893
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 340
constant velocity joint gaiter split 325
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Brake pipe excessively corroded 249
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
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L255 ETG is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Ge in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Proton 1.3 Ge models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 76,370 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 Ge fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L255 ETG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Ge typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Proton 1.3 Ge is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L255 ETG registered?

L255 ETG is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Ge, first registered on 11 March 1994.

Is L255 ETG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L255 ETG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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