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L980 OVF

1993 Proton 13 Gl

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

83,574 mi
Last recorded83,574 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2006
Typical for 1993 Proton 13 Gl84,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL980 OVF
MakeProton
Model13 Gl
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2006 83,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

radiator badly leaking water.

Pass 24 May 2005 74,316 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 74,316 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Proton 13 Gl?

Based on 618 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
3,952
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 66
Steering rack gaiter split 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Brake pipe excessively corroded 40
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 31
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L980 OVF is a 1993 Proton 13 Gl in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1993 Proton 13 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 84,537 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L980 OVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was L980 OVF registered?

L980 OVF is a 1993 Proton 13 Gl, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L980 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L980 OVF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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