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L961 URK

1993 Proton 1.3 Gl

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,538 mi
Last recorded136,538 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl70,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL961 URK
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 136,538 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front suspension top mounting has slight movement

slight exhaust blow from center pipe

Fail 5 Jan 2010 136,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wall perrished

slight corrosion around drain hole in door cill

Pass 8 Jan 2009 124,786 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 123,333 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 123,333 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Pass 1 May 2007 114,785 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 114,785 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 103,342 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 103,342 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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L961 URK is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L961 URK, 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 L961 URK registered?

L961 URK is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 23 November 1993.

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