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L252 JBE

1993 Proton Gl

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

55,637 mi
Last recorded55,637 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 Proton Gl78,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL252 JBE
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2008 55,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 51,450 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 51,442 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 46,311 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2005 46,034 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

oil filler cap missing leaking oil

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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L252 JBE is a 1993 Proton Gl in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L252 JBE, 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 L252 JBE registered?

L252 JBE is a 1993 Proton Gl, first registered on 23 September 1993.

Is L252 JBE safe to buy?

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