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L798 OFA

1994 Proton 1.3 Gl

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,107 mi
Last recorded106,107 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl78,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL798 OFA
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2008 106,107 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion to bodywork.

corrosion to brake pipes.

corrosion to rear axle.

pedal rubbers worn.

travel on handbrake.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 101,462 miles

all brake pipes has surface corrosion.

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre on legal limit allowed

Pass 19 Jul 2006 96,893 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 96,893 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket cracked (2.4.E.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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L798 OFA is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl in Silver 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 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 L798 OFA, 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 L798 OFA registered?

L798 OFA is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 11 May 1994.

Is L798 OFA safe to buy?

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