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L429 UTC

1994 Proton 1.3 Gls

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,216 mi
Last recorded85,216 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls72,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL429 UTC
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2009 85,216 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 81,375 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 81,375 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 77,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 72,587 miles

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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L429 UTC is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 L429 UTC, 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 L429 UTC registered?

L429 UTC is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 25 February 1994.

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