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L988 LET

1993 Proton 1.3 Gl

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,989 mi
Last recorded48,989 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl70,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL988 LET
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,989 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 48,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 48,035 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,157 miles

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

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

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

both outer sills corroding

front number plate cracked

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s/f and n/s/f doors damaged

o/s/f wing damaged

rear wheel arches corroded

steering rack bushes worn

Fail 17 Aug 2010 47,155 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both outer sills corroding

front number plate cracked

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s/f and n/s/f doors damaged

o/s/f wing damaged

rear wheel arches corroded

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 26 Aug 2009 46,205 miles

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

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

front numberplate cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s and n/s doors badly damaged

o/s and n/s outer sills corroding

o/s mirror glass broken

rear brakes making horrible noise as if worn to metal on rear

steering rack mounting rubbers worn

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,320 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion extensive on front suspention

front discs rusty on inner edges

n/s/f door dented and damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing

o/s/f door damaged and dented

o/s/f wing mirror cracked

steering stiff

Fail 26 Aug 2008 45,314 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion extensive on front suspention

front discs rusty on inner edges

n/s/f door dented and damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing

o/s/f wing mirror cracked

steering stiff

Pass 28 Aug 2007 44,252 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 43,905 miles

nearsdie front tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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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L988 LET is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L988 LET, 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 L988 LET registered?

L988 LET is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 6 September 1993.

Is L988 LET safe to buy?

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