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G588 XLP

1989 Proton 1.3 Gls

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

74,264 mi
Last recorded74,264 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2006
Typical for 1989 Proton 1.3 Gls74,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG588 XLP
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2006 74,264 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gls?

Based on 9,060 MOT tests across 1,924 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
3,239
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,924
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 730
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 723
Brake pipe excessively corroded 498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 437
Steering rack gaiter split 283
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G588 XLP is a 1989 Proton 1.3 Gls in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1989 Proton 1.3 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.0% with a typical mileage of 74,786 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G588 XLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G588 XLP registered?

G588 XLP is a 1989 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 19 August 1989.

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