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L228 HCW

1994 Proton 1.3 Gl

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,540 mi
Last recorded90,540 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl78,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL228 HCW
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 90,540 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 90,540 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 40,270 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,755 miles

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

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

offside front inner cv joint gaiter slightly insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2011 39,080 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 38,510 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 38,503 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,843 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 36,827 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 36,079 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,129 miles

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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L228 HCW is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L228 HCW, 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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What year was L228 HCW registered?

L228 HCW is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 5 May 1994.

Is L228 HCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L228 HCW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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