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G579 BPD

1989 Proton Gls

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,047 mi
Last recorded54,047 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Proton Gls52,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG579 BPD
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 54,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 50,998 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 48,679 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 47,747 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 47,741 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle has slight underside corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2021 47,741 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

vehicle has slight underside corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2020 47,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 47,710 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 47,620 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 46,365 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 56,364 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2015 46,060 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 43,581 miles

c.v boots poor

raer number plate poor

Pass 11 Jul 2013 41,876 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,776 miles

advise slight noise from nsr wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,249 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 40,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 38,503 miles

advise some wear to rear tyres

Pass 2 Oct 2008 37,982 miles

advise front tyres worn to limit advise repkacement

Pass 28 Sep 2007 36,531 miles

advise replacement of front and rear tyres

Pass 25 Jul 2006 34,797 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Gls?

Based on 3,834 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,136
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 382
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 345
Brake pipe excessively corroded 201
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 131
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G579 BPD is a 1989 Proton Gls in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Proton Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 52,767 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G579 BPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was G579 BPD registered?

G579 BPD is a 1989 Proton Gls, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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