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L407 HVU

1994 Proton 1.3 Ge

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,193 mi
Last recorded81,193 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.3 Ge76,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL407 HVU
MakeProton
Model1.3 Ge
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 81,193 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 81,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 78,807 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

plastic covers fitted to offside + nearside outer sill unable to acertain if metal behind corroded or split

Fail 10 Jul 2009 78,805 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

plastic covers fitted to offside + nearside outer sill unable to acertain if metal behind corroded or split

Pass 22 Jul 2008 76,419 miles

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

plsatic covers fitted to offside + nearside outer sill unable to acertain if metal behind corroded or split

Fail 21 Jul 2008 76,418 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

plsatic covers fitted to offside + nearside outer sill unable to acertain if metal behind corroded or split

Pass 18 Jul 2007 79,805 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 73,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 69,215 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 69,215 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 64,406 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Ge?

Based on 4,261 MOT tests across 1,026 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
2,893
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 340
constant velocity joint gaiter split 325
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Brake pipe excessively corroded 249
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
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L407 HVU is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Ge in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1994 Proton 1.3 Ge models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 76,370 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 Ge fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L407 HVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Ge typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Proton 1.3 Ge is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L407 HVU registered?

L407 HVU is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Ge, first registered on 27 April 1994.

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