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L982 TKC

1994 Proton 1.3 Gls

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,938 mi
Last recorded127,938 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls72,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL982 TKC
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2009 127,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 123,235 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 123,235 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 117,665 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 117,665 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front service brakes show small amount of out of balance

rear service brakes squeeling on application

rear tyres wearing to edge

strong advise both rear shock absorbers show heavy casing corrosion and are weak on damping

vehicle emmits a certain amount of smoke into atmosphere on time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2006 111,628 miles

n/s of rear subframe shows heavy surface rust

o/s headlamp unit shows small amount of insecurity satisfactory for test

o/s rear shock absorber casing corroded and is getting weak on damping

small amount of movement tosteering column

strong advise steering rack shows free movement just satisfactory for test

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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L982 TKC is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L982 TKC, 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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L982 TKC is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 29 March 1994.

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