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L408 ENA

1993 Proton 1.3 Gls

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,482 mi
Last recorded39,482 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls72,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL408 ENA
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 39,482 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2012 39,229 miles

both sides rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2011 38,847 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear sills and wheel archs corroding

Fail 7 Jun 2011 38,847 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear sills and wheel archs corroding

Pass 27 May 2010 38,196 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 37,598 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,426 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,839 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 34,839 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 33,455 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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L408 ENA is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L408 ENA, 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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What year was L408 ENA registered?

L408 ENA is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 4 August 1993.

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