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L905 LEW

1993 Proton 1.3 Gls

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,328 mi
Last recorded66,328 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls72,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL905 LEW
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 66,328 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 66,067 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 59,108 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,596 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 51,596 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 44,125 miles

steel brake pipes+hoses are coated

Pass 28 Jul 2014 36,160 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

all under chassis undercoated

Pass 29 Jul 2013 27,716 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all steel brake pipes coated

Pass 30 Jul 2012 20,087 miles

Oil leak

both front bottom arm ball joint locking nuts level with thread on ball joint.lock nuts fitted.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 11,543 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 10,684 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 10,684 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 10,491 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 10,212 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 9,941 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 9,675 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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L905 LEW is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L905 LEW, 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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L905 LEW is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 12 August 1993.

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