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M717 OJM

1994 Proton 1.3 Gl

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,259 mi
Last recorded171,259 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl78,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM717 OJM
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2011 171,259 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2010 160,857 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 160,857 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 150,961 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 150,961 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 142,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 142,971 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 135,207 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 128,037 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 128,037 miles

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

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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M717 OJM is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl in Gold 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 M717 OJM, 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 M717 OJM registered?

M717 OJM is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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