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M443 RFV

1994 Proton 1.3 Gl

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,814 mi
Last recorded147,814 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl78,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM443 RFV
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2011 147,814 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 147,769 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 140,528 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 140,492 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 126,675 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 111,021 miles

N/S/Front tyre showing age related cracking

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 111,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 95,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 84,786 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 84,786 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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M443 RFV is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M443 RFV, 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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M443 RFV is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 28 September 1994.

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