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1993 Proton 1.3 Gls

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,736 mi
Last recorded86,736 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls72,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL356 URL
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 86,736 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 86,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 85,954 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 85,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 85,637 miles

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

very slight rumble from rear wheel bearings

Fail 24 Jun 2013 85,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2013 85,037 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2012 84,407 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2012 84,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2010 82,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 82,883 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 80,667 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2008 78,875 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 78,847 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 77,285 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 75,826 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 73,752 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 73,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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)

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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L356 URL is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L356 URL, 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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L356 URL is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 19 November 1993.

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