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L281 XHS

1994 Proton 1.3 Gls

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,680 mi
Last recorded91,680 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls72,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL281 XHS
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 91,680 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

general body condition poor no jagged edges

Pass 5 Nov 2009 81,974 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 75,844 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2008 75,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 71,625 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 71,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 67,193 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 67,193 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 63,207 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 63,207 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L281 XHS is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 72,207 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 L281 XHS, 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 32 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L281 XHS registered?

L281 XHS is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 29 March 1994.

Is L281 XHS safe to buy?

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