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M865 FAE

1994 Proton 1.3 Gl

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,725 mi
Last recorded62,725 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl78,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM865 FAE
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 62,725 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust section flexible joint deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2017 62,718 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust section flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2016 62,380 miles

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 6 May 2016 62,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 26 May 2015 62,037 miles

Oil leak

wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 May 2014 61,771 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front flexi deteriated...

n/s and o/s sills have covers...

Pass 15 May 2013 61,362 miles

wipers starting to smear

rear brakes squealing when applied on r.b.t

Pass 22 May 2012 60,178 miles

Oil leak

coolant radiator corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 59,088 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 57,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2010 57,874 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2009 56,643 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 55,200 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 53,658 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 52,197 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2005 49,445 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 49,445 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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M865 FAE is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M865 FAE, 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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M865 FAE is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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