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L524 PTW

1994 Proton Gl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,144 mi
Last recorded72,144 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Proton Gl74,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL524 PTW
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 72,144 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 71,662 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 71,290 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 71,287 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 69,536 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 68,142 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2007 68,087 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2006 65,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel pipes corroded

osr service brake squealing on application[RBT]

Fail 18 May 2006 65,144 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel pipes corroded

osr brake squealing/not locking up[service brake]

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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L524 PTW is a 1994 Proton Gl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L524 PTW, 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 L524 PTW registered?

L524 PTW is a 1994 Proton Gl, first registered on 18 May 1994.

Is L524 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L524 PTW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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