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M398 TKO

1995 Proton 1.3 Gls

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

108,764 mi
Last recorded108,764 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Proton 1.3 Gls68,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM398 TKO
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2011 108,764 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Starter motor defective

Pass 1 Feb 2010 101,811 miles

Handbrake has limited reserve travel

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 101,802 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Handbrake has limited reserve travel

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 95,238 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake travel long

nearside rear footbrake effort low

Pass 24 Feb 2009 95,238 miles

handbrake travel long

nearside rear footbrake effort low

Pass 5 Feb 2008 88,443 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 4 Feb 2008 88,442 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 7 Aug 2006 59,393 miles

as per advise sheet issued at 10.57am on 7/8/06

Fail 7 Aug 2006 59,393 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both outer cv gaitors cracked and perished

cargo area loaded

exhaust system rusty

ignition key broken off inside ignition barrel

long travel on parking brake lever

rear number plate in poor condition

tyres on rear axle are of different aspect ratios

Pass 3 Aug 2005 49,880 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 49,880 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M398 TKO is a 1995 Proton 1.3 Gls in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1995 Proton 1.3 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 68,364 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 M398 TKO, 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 31 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M398 TKO is a 1995 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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