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L978 CPK

1993 Proton 1.3 Gls

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,106 mi
Last recorded111,106 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls72,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL978 CPK
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 111,106 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 111,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 100,924 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 100,920 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 89,525 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front number plate discoloured but still readable

o/s door mirror glass cracked but still serviceable

Pass 20 Dec 2005 78,839 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

front number plate damage

offside mirror damage

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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L978 CPK is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L978 CPK, 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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L978 CPK is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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