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L371 LKW

1993 Proton 1.3 Gls

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,968 mi
Last recorded111,968 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls72,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL371 LKW
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2009 111,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 102,292 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s & o/s rear trailing arm signs of deterioration

Fail 18 Feb 2008 102,198 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s & o/s rear trailing arm signs of deterioration

Pass 20 Feb 2007 91,691 miles

all brake pipes signs of corrosion

o/s/r suspension arm slight corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2007 91,526 miles

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

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

all brake pipes signs of corrosion

o/s/r suspension arm slight corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2006 80,040 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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L371 LKW 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 50%.

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 L371 LKW, 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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L371 LKW is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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