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M308 MPG

1995 Proton 1.3 Gl

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

66,602 mi
Last recorded66,602 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 1995 Proton 1.3 Gl65,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM308 MPG
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 66,602 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front indicator lenses missing

Fail 16 Sep 2019 66,598 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front indicator lenses missing

Pass 18 Sep 2018 66,236 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 66,233 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 65,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear brake back plates corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2017 65,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear brake back plates corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 65,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front indicator lenses missing

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2016 65,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front indicator lenses missing

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2015 64,736 miles

Both front floor pans showing heavy corrosion

Both rear outer sills corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 64,735 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Both front floor pans showing heavy corrosion

Both rear outer sills corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 63,683 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front floor pans corroded

both rear outer sills corroded

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2014 63,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front floor pans corroded

both rear outer sills corroded

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2013 62,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front floor pans corrosion

offside door step/sill corrosion

offside front mirror assembly deteriorated

offside rear outer sill corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2013 62,834 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front floor pans corrosion

offside door step/sill corrosion

offside front mirror assembly deteriorated

offside rear outer sill corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2012 60,507 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 60,180 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 60,180 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 59,728 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 59,724 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,488 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 59,173 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust mounts broken but exhaust still supported

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Sep 2007 58,529 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

off side wiper torn

Pass 21 Aug 2006 57,899 miles

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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M308 MPG is a 1995 Proton 1.3 Gl in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1995 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 65,201 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 M308 MPG, 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 31 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M308 MPG is a 1995 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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