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L743 ADV

1993 Proton Gls

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,829 mi
Last recorded58,829 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Proton Gls72,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL743 ADV
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 58,829 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 58,821 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,899 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 52,891 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres and nsr tyres worn edges

nsf indicator lens cover missing

pads not visable

Pass 5 May 2009 46,260 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 46,260 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 44,270 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 43,436 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 43,436 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

front wiper poor

hand brake travel high

osf track rod end and rack slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2006 42,466 miles

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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L743 ADV is a 1993 Proton Gls in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Proton Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 72,433 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 L743 ADV, 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 33 years old, this Proton Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L743 ADV registered?

L743 ADV is a 1993 Proton Gls, first registered on 5 August 1993.

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