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M74 SFA

1994 Proton 1.3 Gls

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,105 mi
Last recorded55,105 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2007
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls72,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM74 SFA
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2007 55,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 54,865 miles

Nearside Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 52,124 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 52,076 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gls?

Based on 9,060 MOT tests across 1,924 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
3,239
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,924
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 730
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 723
Brake pipe excessively corroded 498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 437
Steering rack gaiter split 283
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M74 SFA is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 72,207 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M74 SFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M74 SFA registered?

M74 SFA is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 12 August 1994.

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