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L627 RRV

1993 Proton Gl

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,101 mi
Last recorded104,101 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1993 Proton Gl78,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL627 RRV
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 104,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 15 Feb 2012 99,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes ana brake hose ferrules corroding.

exhaust system in poor condition,

steering rack mounting rubber bushes worn

surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 13 Feb 2012 99,001 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes ana brake hose ferrules corroding.

exhaust system in poor condition,

steering rack mounting rubber bushes worn

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 93,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pipes to rear back plates corrodeing.

hand brake travel

off side front door step corrodeing.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 93,642 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pipes to rear back plates corrodeing.

hand brake travel

off side front door step corrodeing.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 88,117 miles

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,both front tyres+rear tyres wearing on edges,both front suspension top housings corroded,coil springs corroded,both rear shockabsorbers housings broken

Fail 5 Feb 2010 87,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,both front tyres+rear tyres wearing on edges,both front suspension top housings corroded,coil springs corroded,both rear shockabsorbers housings broken

Pass 30 Jan 2009 82,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pipes corroding,brake ferrules corroding,nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Fail 30 Jan 2009 82,494 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pipes corroding,brake ferrules corroding,nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 4 Feb 2008 77,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 71,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear shocks casings broken

Pass 2 Feb 2006 65,611 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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L627 RRV is a 1993 Proton Gl in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L627 RRV, 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 L627 RRV registered?

L627 RRV is a 1993 Proton Gl, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L627 RRV safe to buy?

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