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L288 MBV

1993 Proton 1.3 Gls

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,523 mi
Last recorded75,523 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls72,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL288 MBV
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 75,523 miles

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

o/s/f indicater lense cover missing

Fail 16 Sep 2010 75,523 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f indicater lense cover missing

Pass 21 Sep 2009 73,636 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 71,436 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 69,571 miles

front numberplate cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2006 66,990 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gls?

Based on 9,060 MOT tests across 1,924 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
3,239
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,924
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 730
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 723
Brake pipe excessively corroded 498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 437
Steering rack gaiter split 283
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L288 MBV is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls in Blue 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 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 72,834 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.3 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L288 MBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L288 MBV registered?

L288 MBV is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L288 MBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L288 MBV 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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