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L296 FWN

1993 Proton 1.3 Gls

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,914 mi
Last recorded56,914 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls72,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL296 FWN
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2010 56,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,243 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 54,207 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front outer sill holed but not in a prescribed area.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 51,928 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 49,373 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 46,131 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 46,131 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 43,251 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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L296 FWN is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L296 FWN, 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 L296 FWN registered?

L296 FWN is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 29 September 1993.

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