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G379 VOR

1989 Proton 1.3 Gl

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,273 mi
Last recorded44,273 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1989 Proton 1.3 Gl58,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG379 VOR
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 44,273 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside inner driveshaft boot insecure

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 7 Jan 2010 44,273 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside inner driveshaft boot insecure

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 11 Apr 2008 41,307 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 41,259 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 39,230 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 39,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside wiper blade starting to split on end

Pass 7 Mar 2006 35,946 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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G379 VOR is a 1989 Proton 1.3 Gl in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 58,496 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 G379 VOR, 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 37 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G379 VOR registered?

G379 VOR is a 1989 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 8 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G379 VOR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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