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H978 XCD

1990 Proton Gl

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,217 mi
Last recorded87,217 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1990 Proton Gl61,204 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH978 XCD
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 87,217 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 87,215 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 84,741 miles

all brake/fuel pipes undersealed

engine oil leak

knocking from steering column/rack

slight play in n/s steering rack

some play in o/s steering rack

Fail 6 Sep 2012 84,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake/fuel pipes undersealed

engine oil leak

knocking from steering column/rack

slight play in n/s steering rack

some play in o/s steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2011 81,726 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 78,886 miles

brake + fuel pipes front to rear undersealed

corrosion not through all skins n/s/r wheel arch + o/s/r outer sill

engine oil leak

knocking from steering rack

o/s/f wheel binding

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

some play in o/s steering rack

Fail 7 Sep 2010 78,885 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake + fuel pipes front to rear undersealed

corrosion not through all skins n/s/r wheel arch + o/s/r outer sill

engine oil leak

knocking from steering rack

o/s/f wheel binding

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

some play in o/s steering rack

Pass 1 Sep 2009 75,560 miles

brake + fuel pipes undersealed

corrosion not through all skins o/s/r outer sill + rear wheel arches

engine oil leak

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 21 Aug 2008 72,609 miles

surface corrosion to outer sills and rear wheel arches

Fail 21 Aug 2008

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

surface corrosion to outer sills and rear wheel arches

Pass 6 Sep 2007 68,621 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 64,677 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 64,677 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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H978 XCD is a 1990 Proton Gl in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H978 XCD, 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.

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H978 XCD is a 1990 Proton Gl, first registered on 12 September 1990.

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