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G72 XLK

1989 Proton 1.3 Gls

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

78,616 mi
Last recorded78,616 miles
Recorded on23 May 2007
Typical for 1989 Proton 1.3 Gls74,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG72 XLK
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 May 2007 78,616 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

centre exhaust rubber aplitting

nearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

offside inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 25 May 2006 74,786 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 74,786 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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G72 XLK is a 1989 Proton 1.3 Gls in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 G72 XLK, 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 G72 XLK registered?

G72 XLK is a 1989 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 12 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G72 XLK shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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