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L863 ROW

1993 Proton 1.3 Gls

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,762 mi
Last recorded88,762 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls72,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL863 ROW
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2007 88,762 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 88,756 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2006 86,706 miles

both front outer c.v gaiters perished

both outer sills corroded

rear exhaust corroded

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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L863 ROW is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls in Silver 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 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 L863 ROW, 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 L863 ROW registered?

L863 ROW is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is L863 ROW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L863 ROW 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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