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K226 ABA

1993 Proton 1.3 Gls

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,972 mi
Last recorded54,972 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls72,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK226 ABA
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

clutch pedal rubber missing

front number plate damaged

offside front wheel has slight grab

Pass 2 Jul 2014 49,561 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

both front brake hose slightly deterated

front number plate damaged

n/s/r tyre wearinh inner edge

o/s/f headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2013 44,984 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear rose bushes deteriated

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2013 44,984 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear rose bushes deteriated

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2011 41,411 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 35,877 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 35,630 miles

both siodes rear tyres starting to split and perish

front number plate slightly split and perished

Pass 5 Feb 2008 20,956 miles

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

hand brake travel getting hight

Pass 12 Jul 2006 6,403 miles

nearside mirror cracked

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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K226 ABA is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 72,834 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K226 ABA, 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 33 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K226 ABA is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 20 April 1993.

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The MOT history for K226 ABA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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