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M788 ETY

1994 Proton 1.3 Gls

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,479 mi
Last recorded126,479 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls72,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM788 ETY
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 126,479 miles

rear brake readings low front number plate perished rear shock top bushes worn

Pass 19 Jun 2010 99,754 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 99,754 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

front no plate dull sills corroded by seat belts

Pass 5 Jun 2007 92,294 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 92,294 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 May 2006 86,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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M788 ETY is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M788 ETY, 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 M788 ETY registered?

M788 ETY is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 3 October 1994.

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