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L978 BEL

1993 Proton 1.3 Gl

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,933 mi
Last recorded80,933 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl70,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL978 BEL
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 80,933 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 80,886 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 74,482 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 74,461 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 67,502 miles

hand brake travel

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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L978 BEL is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L978 BEL, 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 L978 BEL registered?

L978 BEL is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 20 August 1993.

Is L978 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L978 BEL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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