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L391 VOW

1994 Proton 1.3 Gls

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

294,909 mi
Last recorded294,909 miles
Recorded on11 May 2007
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls72,207 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL391 VOW
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 May 2007 294,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front outer sill has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Pass 10 Apr 2006 293,031 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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L391 VOW is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L391 VOW, 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 L391 VOW registered?

L391 VOW is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 13 June 1994.

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