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L790 BPE

1993 Proton 1.3 Gls

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

77,720 mi
Last recorded77,720 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls72,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL790 BPE
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 77,720 miles

N/S/F brake slight bind

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2013 77,383 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/F brake slight bind

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 73,344 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 73,344 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2010 72,534 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 72,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 71,437 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 7 Feb 2009 71,437 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 16 Feb 2008 69,553 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 69,545 miles

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f brake pads getting low. o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 10 Feb 2007 67,609 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 67,609 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 65,779 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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L790 BPE is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L790 BPE, 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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L790 BPE is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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