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L733 HJV

1993 Proton Gl

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,746 mi
Last recorded114,746 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Proton Gl78,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL733 HJV
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2008 114,746 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 99,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 94,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 82,550 miles

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

corrosion osf sill

slight play os inner rack joint

slight play os shock obsorber top mount

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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L733 HJV is a 1993 Proton Gl in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L733 HJV, 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 L733 HJV registered?

L733 HJV is a 1993 Proton Gl, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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