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L209 HCW

1994 Proton Gl

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,477 mi
Last recorded61,477 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2006
Typical for 1994 Proton Gl74,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL209 HCW
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2006 61,477 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 61,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 61,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 58,126 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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L209 HCW is a 1994 Proton Gl in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L209 HCW, 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 L209 HCW registered?

L209 HCW is a 1994 Proton Gl, first registered on 7 March 1994.

Is L209 HCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L209 HCW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L209 HCW have outstanding finance?

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