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M513 RFA

1994 Proton 1.3 Gl

Brown Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,382 mi
Last recorded64,382 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl78,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM513 RFA
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2011 64,382 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

o/s door step corroded around weld repair

play in n/s/front top shocker mount

Pass 7 Oct 2010 63,911 miles

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

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

n/s/front top shocker mount slight play

various body corrosion/ weld repairs

Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,963 miles

Oil leak

fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder

slight play in n/s/front top shocker mount

Fail 22 Sep 2009 62,939 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder

slight play in n/s/front top shocker mount

Pass 15 Oct 2008 60,776 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNT.

Fail 15 Oct 2008 60,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNT.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 58,735 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 58,465 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 56,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 56,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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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M513 RFA is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl in Brown 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 M513 RFA, 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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M513 RFA is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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