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L237 JFV

1994 Proton 1.3 Gl

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,936 mi
Last recorded116,936 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2006
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl78,463 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL237 JFV
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2006 116,936 miles

brake pipes corroded

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

nearside rear wheelbearing slightly rough

oil on min and oil leak on engine

underside of car slightly corroded

Fail 31 May 2006 116,933 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 113,580 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 113,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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L237 JFV is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L237 JFV, 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 L237 JFV registered?

L237 JFV is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 14 June 1994.

Is L237 JFV safe to buy?

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