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L304 FWN

1993 Proton 1.3 Gl

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,522 mi
Last recorded64,522 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl70,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL304 FWN
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 64,522 miles

all 4 shock absorbers corroding,osf wiperblade split

Fail 14 Sep 2009 64,522 miles

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

all 4 shock absorbers corroding,osf wiperblade split

Pass 1 Oct 2008 63,991 miles

corrosion on osf sill

osf headlight discoloured

Fail 29 Sep 2008 63,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion on nsf sill

front tyres tread low/nails

osf headlight discoloured

slight noisae on osr wheel bearing,

squeel on rear brakes

Pass 20 Sep 2007 63,078 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 63,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear brakes squeeling,tread low on front tyres

Pass 8 Sep 2006 62,268 miles

osf headlight loose/discoloured,rear lights flickering under load

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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L304 FWN is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 Gl fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 832 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L304 FWN, 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 L304 FWN registered?

L304 FWN is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 25 November 1993.

Is L304 FWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L304 FWN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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