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L638 DDB

1993 Proton 13 Gls

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,081 mi
Last recorded80,081 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2006
Typical for 1993 Proton 13 Gls73,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL638 DDB
MakeProton
Model13 Gls
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2006 80,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 80,081 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 78,515 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton 13 Gls?

Based on 552 MOT tests across 212 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,257
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
Steering rack gaiter split 20
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L638 DDB is a 1993 Proton 13 Gls in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Proton 13 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 73,312 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 13 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L638 DDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 13 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Proton 13 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L638 DDB registered?

L638 DDB is a 1993 Proton 13 Gls, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L638 DDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L638 DDB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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