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R783 FGU

1998 Proton 1.3 Gl

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,954 mi
Last recorded59,954 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 FGU
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,954 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 46,850 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 41,933 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 40,582 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 40,577 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 38,753 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 38,718 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 35,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 26,281 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 26,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery incorrectly fitted

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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R783 FGU is a 1998 Proton 1.3 Gl in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R783 FGU, 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 28 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R783 FGU registered?

R783 FGU is a 1998 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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