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L648 HPS

1994 Proton 1.3 Gl

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,957 mi
Last recorded158,957 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl78,463 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL648 HPS
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 158,957 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 22 Sep 2010 158,926 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Sep 2009 149,337 miles

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

Oil leak

slight wear in n/s of steering rack

Fail 21 Sep 2009 149,337 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

brake warning lamp on on dash

slight wear in n/s of steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2008 139,021 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/r light lens cracked

rear shock absorbers upper covers corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2007 125,785 miles

outer sills plastic covered

vehicle not in computer or emisions manual 2gas test

Pass 27 Sep 2006 113,295 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2006 113,066 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2005 106,489 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 106,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear light lens cracked

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gl?

Based on 9,876 MOT tests across 2,190 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,755
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 832
constant velocity joint gaiter split 738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 729
Brake pipe excessively corroded 538
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 477
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L648 HPS is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 78,463 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 Gl fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 832 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L648 HPS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L648 HPS registered?

L648 HPS is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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