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L693 VJC

1994 Proton 1.3 Gls

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,795 mi
Last recorded101,795 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls72,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL693 VJC
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2014 101,795 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 101,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 100,149 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 100,120 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 97,929 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 97,919 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 95,505 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2010 95,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2009 93,709 miles

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

Oil leak

both n/s/r and o/s/r back plates starting to corrode

rear beam axel starting to corrode

Fail 26 Oct 2009 93,686 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

both n/s/r and o/s/r back plates starting to corrode

rear beam axel starting to corrode

Pass 31 Oct 2008 90,753 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 90,711 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 88,861 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 88,861 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 86,783 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 86,746 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L693 VJC is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L693 VJC, 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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L693 VJC is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 4 March 1994.

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