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L453 OMM

1993 Proton 1.3 Gls

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

62,962 mi
Last recorded62,962 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls72,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL453 OMM
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 62,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too and from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too and from flexi-corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 62,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too and from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower up to 45% difference (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too and from flexi-corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 58,709 miles

Central Rear Axle bearing dust cover split

Metal fuel filler neck tubes corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 58,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Detaching from arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Axle bearing dust cover split

Metal fuel filler neck tubes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 50,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 50,236 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mounting plate where marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mounting plate where marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Axle center bearing dust cover split

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 44,669 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 41,940 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 34,500 miles

Lower corrosion on under surface

emission is just met the limit

Pass 21 Jun 2018 33,954 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 33,954 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 33,805 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 33,454 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,380 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,118 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 32,254 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,207 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 30,270 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,270 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,274 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,147 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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L453 OMM is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L453 OMM, 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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L453 OMM is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 24 September 1993.

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