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L489 TSN

1994 Proton 1.3 Gls

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,559 mi
Last recorded86,559 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2007
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls72,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL489 TSN
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2007 86,559 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 86,552 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 79,845 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 79,845 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L489 TSN is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls in Green 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 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 L489 TSN, 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 L489 TSN registered?

L489 TSN is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L489 TSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L489 TSN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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