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F940 RNR

1989 Proton 1.5 Gls

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,786 mi
Last recorded53,786 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 Proton 1.5 Gls63,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF940 RNR
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,786 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

O/s/f inner arch excessively corroded just outside prescribed area.

Slight binding o/s/f brake.

Vehicle generally showing underside corrosion.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 53,712 miles

offside front inner wing excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 4 Apr 2013 53,710 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front inner wing excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,569 miles

O/s/f inner wheel arch corroded just outside prescribed area.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,253 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 53,251 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,899 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 52,882 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,466 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 52,458 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 52,144 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 52,137 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 51,717 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 51,460 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 51,456 miles

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

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gls?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 1,591 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
2,816
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 609
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 325
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 305
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231
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F940 RNR is a 1989 Proton 1.5 Gls in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Proton 1.5 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 63,379 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 1.5 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 609 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F940 RNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F940 RNR registered?

F940 RNR is a 1989 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 10 March 1989.

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