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N243 MWO

1995 Proton 1.3 Gl

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,571 mi
Last recorded86,571 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Proton 1.3 Gl65,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 MWO
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 86,571 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhuast hanger broken

corrosion to vehicle in many places

covers on outer sills

exhuast heat shields insecure

front number plate slightly damaged

long hand brake travel

nearside mirror glass broken

offside rear brake slightly binding

radiator poor condition

wiper linkage worn

Pass 28 Jan 2011 80,054 miles

Front No plate broken but legible from distance

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Nearside rear metal brakepipe rusty

Offside front backplate rusted

Offside rear backplate dust surround rusted

Offside rear tyre on boarder line

Unable to open nearside rear door

Fail 28 Jan 2011 80,054 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front No plate broken but legible from distance

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Nearside rear metal brakepipe rusty

Offside front backplate rusted

Offside rear backplate dust surround rusted

Offside rear tyre on boarder line

Unable to open nearside rear door

Pass 26 Jan 2010 72,363 miles

Front No plate damaged

Nearside mirror glass broken

Fail 26 Jan 2010 72,363 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front No plate damaged

Nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 9 Sep 2008 62,133 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 62,133 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 52,690 miles

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Fail 15 Jun 2007 52,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

light scratch to front screen

rear exhuast section rusty

surface corrosion to vehicle in many places

Pass 21 Jul 2006 45,563 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

spare tyre worn on edge

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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N243 MWO is a 1995 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 60%.

Across all 1995 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 65,201 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 N243 MWO, 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 31 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N243 MWO is a 1995 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 27 August 1995.

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