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L655 SHY

1993 Proton 1.3 Gls

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,709 mi
Last recorded117,709 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls72,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL655 SHY
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 117,709 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to floor pan

Pass 23 Jun 2017 110,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2017 110,142 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Central exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 105,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2016 105,084 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2015 99,717 miles

centre exhaust hanger welds broken

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 30 Mar 2014 91,888 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 85,890 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 85,886 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 77,164 miles

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

advise radiator deteriorated

advise rear brakes slight imbalance 34%

Pass 3 Feb 2011 68,077 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 63,431 miles

front brake imbalance of 24%

Pass 19 Nov 2008 57,697 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 52,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

plastic trims on outer sills,unable to check fully

Pass 21 Sep 2006 50,210 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front head lamps reflectors discoloured

plastic trims on outer sills,unable to check fully

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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L655 SHY is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L655 SHY, 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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L655 SHY is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 20 September 1993.

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