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L547 UMW

1993 Proton Gl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,849 mi
Last recorded159,849 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Proton Gl78,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL547 UMW
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2011 159,849 miles

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

Oil leak

underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2010 147,107 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION PRESENT IN O/S INNERSILL ---REAR

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 134,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2008 119,860 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 106,186 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 96,056 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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L547 UMW is a 1993 Proton Gl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 L547 UMW, 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 L547 UMW registered?

L547 UMW is a 1993 Proton Gl, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L547 UMW safe to buy?

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