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M408 SBH

1994 Proton 1.3 Gl

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,054 mi
Last recorded69,054 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl78,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM408 SBH
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 69,054 miles

areas of under body/chassis becoming rusty

both rear lower suspension arms very rusty

Fail 21 Oct 2009 69,053 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

both rear lower suspension arms heavily corrodid

metal brake pipe between 2x front nearside brake hoses corrodid near to legal limit

offside wiper arm machine head badly worn

Fail 8 Oct 2009 69,988 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear lower suspension arms heavily corrodid

metal brake pipe between 2x front nearside brake hoses corrodid near to legal limit

offside wiper arm machine head badly worn

radiator leaking badly

Pass 6 Oct 2008 64,574 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 64,574 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 60,987 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2007 60,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2006 57,183 miles

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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M408 SBH is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 78,463 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 M408 SBH, 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 32 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M408 SBH is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 29 September 1994.

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