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G668 OGY

1989 Proton 1.3 Gls

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,483 mi
Last recorded99,483 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Proton 1.3 Gls74,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG668 OGY
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 99,483 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 99,483 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 96,703 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 96,686 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 93,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 93,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 May 2009 90,389 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 90,264 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

some corrosion near side rear outer sill

Pass 8 May 2008 87,222 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 84,229 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 84,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2006 82,458 miles

slight play off side inner rack ball joint

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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G668 OGY is a 1989 Proton 1.3 Gls in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G668 OGY, 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 G668 OGY registered?

G668 OGY is a 1989 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 10 August 1989.

Is G668 OGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G668 OGY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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