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L836 TGN

1993 Proton 1.3 Gl

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,726 mi
Last recorded48,726 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl70,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL836 TGN
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 48,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 44,736 miles

wear in o/s/s wiper link box

Fail 29 Jun 2009 44,736 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

wear in o/s/s wiper link box

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gl?

Based on 9,876 MOT tests across 2,190 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,755
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 832
constant velocity joint gaiter split 738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 729
Brake pipe excessively corroded 538
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 477
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L836 TGN is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 70,740 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 Gl fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 832 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L836 TGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L836 TGN registered?

L836 TGN is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 12 August 1993.

Is L836 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L836 TGN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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