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L71 HJB

1994 Proton Gl

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,613 mi
Last recorded90,613 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1994 Proton Gl74,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL71 HJB
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2007 90,613 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 90,601 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2007 86,704 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 86,675 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER CORRODING

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

O/S WIPER ARM LOOSE

O/S/R AND N/S/F TYRES GETTING LOW

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Mar 2006 76,989 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 76,987 miles

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

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

n/s/f lower ball joint gaitor split

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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L71 HJB is a 1994 Proton Gl in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L71 HJB, 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 L71 HJB registered?

L71 HJB is a 1994 Proton Gl, first registered on 7 April 1994.

Is L71 HJB safe to buy?

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