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L220 DRN

1993 Proton Gl

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,262 mi
Last recorded118,262 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1993 Proton Gl78,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL220 DRN
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 118,262 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

exhaust deteriorated,but welded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 117,281 miles

axle has surface corrosion

exhaust deteriorated and front bracket snapped

nearside rear,offside rear and offside front tyre cracking/worn

Pass 8 Aug 2014 116,130 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded,and front bracket snapped

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 8 Aug 2014 116,130 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroded,and front bracket snapped

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 2 Sep 2013 114,913 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2013 114,913 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 112,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 110,455 miles

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 25 Aug 2011 110,455 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2010 106,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 102,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 102,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 97,439 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE BUT VISABLE.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 92,677 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 92,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 87,785 miles

both rear tyres are cracking and should be replaced

nearside steering rack boot is perishing and should be replaced soon

Fail 1 Sep 2006 87,785 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres are cracking and should be replaced

nearside steering rack boot is perishing and should be replaced soon

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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L220 DRN is a 1993 Proton Gl in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1993 Proton Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 78,664 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 L220 DRN, 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 33 years old, this Proton Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L220 DRN registered?

L220 DRN is a 1993 Proton Gl, first registered on 29 September 1993.

Is L220 DRN safe to buy?

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