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K293 XRJ

1993 Proton 1.3 Gls

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

123,323 mi
Last recorded123,323 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls72,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK293 XRJ
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2009 123,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear bottom spring cups corroded

nearside front brake judder

nearside inner sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2008 113,009 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f inner wing slight corrosion

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2008 113,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

fuel pipes above rear axle corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroded not effecting steering / suspension or brakes

oil leak (suspect headgasket)

radiator excessivley corroded/damaged

rear axle corroded but not excessive / holed

Pass 26 Feb 2007 105,232 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 105,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

emissions ok smoked when left ticking over for long time

Pass 1 Feb 2006 97,325 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 97,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K293 XRJ is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 K293 XRJ, 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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K293 XRJ is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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