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L301 LEW

1993 Proton 1.3 Gl

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,249 mi
Last recorded64,249 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl70,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL301 LEW
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 64,249 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 57,218 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both outer sills and sill lips and rear aches rusting in places

crack screen out of drivers view

damage o/s/r

Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,510 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust mount fractured.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 52,510 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust mount fractured.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 48,389 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,123 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 45,123 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,721 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/R LAMP LENS DAMAGED

Fail 20 Aug 2008 40,701 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/R LAMP LENS DAMAGED

Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,046 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2006 28,953 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 23,106 miles

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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L301 LEW is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L301 LEW, 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 L301 LEW registered?

L301 LEW is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L301 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L301 LEW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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