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L543 EHB

1994 Proton 1.3 Gls

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,411 mi
Last recorded54,411 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2006
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls72,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL543 EHB
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2006 54,411 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 54,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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L543 EHB is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls in Red 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 L543 EHB, 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 L543 EHB registered?

L543 EHB is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 7 January 1994.

Is L543 EHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L543 EHB shows 2 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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