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L656 NRC

1994 Proton Gls

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,380 mi
Last recorded130,380 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2007
Typical for 1994 Proton Gls73,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL656 NRC
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2007 130,380 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 130,372 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fueltank filler neck vent pipe corroded away

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear axle mount bushes deteriorating

water leak from radiator

Pass 13 Feb 2006 127,809 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 127,808 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Proton Gls?

Based on 3,834 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,136
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 382
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 345
Brake pipe excessively corroded 201
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 131
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L656 NRC is a 1994 Proton Gls in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Proton Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 73,792 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L656 NRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Proton Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L656 NRC registered?

L656 NRC is a 1994 Proton Gls, first registered on 31 January 1994.

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