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L735 XVC

1994 Proton Gl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,102 mi
Last recorded125,102 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Proton Gl74,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL735 XVC
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 125,102 miles

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

both front discs slightly worn and corroded

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2011 125,102 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front discs slightly worn and corroded

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2010 117,602 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2010 117,476 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2009 112,419 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear registration plate slightly faded

Pass 4 Jun 2008 106,263 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

front wiper blades torn

rear number plate fading

Fail 29 May 2008 106,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

front wiper blades torn

rear number plate fading

Pass 25 May 2007 98,035 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 98,035 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 87,629 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 78,531 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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L735 XVC is a 1994 Proton Gl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L735 XVC, 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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L735 XVC is a 1994 Proton Gl, first registered on 9 May 1994.

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