MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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
surface corrosion to outer sills and rear wheel arches
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
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Proton Gl?
Based on 5,105 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was H978 XCD registered?
H978 XCD is a 1990 Proton Gl, first registered on 12 September 1990.
Is H978 XCD safe to buy?
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