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M538 ATC

1994 Proton 1.3 Gl

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,591 mi
Last recorded75,591 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl78,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM538 ATC
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2011 75,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 75,591 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 71,302 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 65,870 miles

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

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

steering rack mounts have movement

Pass 18 Nov 2009 65,870 miles

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

steering rack mounts have movement

Pass 20 Nov 2008 60,779 miles

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

front & rear tyres different sizes

Fail 9 Oct 2007 57,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 Oct 2007 57,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 30 Sep 2006 52,567 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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M538 ATC is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M538 ATC, 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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What year was M538 ATC registered?

M538 ATC is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M538 ATC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M538 ATC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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