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G679 XMM

1990 Proton 1.3 Gls

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,487 mi
Last recorded79,487 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1990 Proton 1.3 Gls69,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG679 XMM
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 79,487 miles

N/S/R shockabsorber has corrosion around upper mount.

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)

O/S/F suspension leg is corroded.

O/S/R shockabsorber has corrosion around upper mount.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear number plate is discoloured.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 77,961 miles

both front and rear number plates slightly faded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 155/80x13t

Fail 13 Feb 2008 77,918 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)

both front and rear number plates slightly faded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 155/80x13t

Pass 9 Feb 2007 76,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r top shock mount rusting away

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 24 Feb 2006 74,274 miles

Movement in O/S inner rack joint.

O/S/F outer driveshaft boot nearly split through.

Rear number plate discoloured.

Fail 23 Feb 2006 74,273 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Movement in O/S inner rack joint.

O/S/F outer driveshaft boot nearly split through.

Rear number plate discoloured.

Fail 21 Feb 2006 74,264 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

O/S inner rack joint worn.

O/S/F outer driveshaft boot almost split open.

Rear number plate discoloured.

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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G679 XMM is a 1990 Proton 1.3 Gls in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Proton 1.3 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 69,110 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 G679 XMM, 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 36 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G679 XMM is a 1990 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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