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L149 GOM

1994 Proton Gl

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

70,813 mi
Last recorded70,813 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Proton Gl74,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL149 GOM
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 70,813 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 70,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 68,414 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 68,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side rear tyre perished on outter side wall

Fail 5 Jan 2011 64,626 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 64,626 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 62,372 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 62,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 60,087 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 58,020 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2008 58,020 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 55,989 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 55,989 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

play in nearside front top shock mount

Fail 31 Jan 2006 53,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 53,926 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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L149 GOM is a 1994 Proton Gl in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1994 Proton Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 74,878 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 L149 GOM, 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 32 years old, this Proton Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L149 GOM registered?

L149 GOM is a 1994 Proton Gl, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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