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L978 SDU

1993 Proton 1.3 Ge

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,477 mi
Last recorded75,477 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2006
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Ge74,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL978 SDU
MakeProton
Model1.3 Ge
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2006 75,477 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 75,477 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 67,269 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Ge?

Based on 4,261 MOT tests across 1,026 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
2,893
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 340
constant velocity joint gaiter split 325
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Brake pipe excessively corroded 249
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
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L978 SDU is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Ge in Red 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 Ge models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 74,296 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 Ge fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L978 SDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Ge typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Proton 1.3 Ge is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L978 SDU registered?

L978 SDU is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Ge, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L978 SDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L978 SDU 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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