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G871 GEF

1990 Proton Gl

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,368 mi
Last recorded41,368 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1990 Proton Gl61,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG871 GEF
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,368 miles

Oil leak

corrosion around nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 18 Jun 2007 37,527 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 37,527 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 36,696 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 36,696 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Gl?

Based on 5,105 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,996
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 446
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 402
Steering rack gaiter split 328
Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 188
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G871 GEF is a 1990 Proton Gl in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Proton Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 61,204 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 446 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G871 GEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Proton Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G871 GEF registered?

G871 GEF is a 1990 Proton Gl, first registered on 27 June 1990.

Is G871 GEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G871 GEF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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