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L817 EVM

1993 Proton Gl

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,058 mi
Last recorded121,058 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Proton Gl78,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL817 EVM
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 121,058 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 121,058 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 116,338 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 12,065 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 106,962 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 106,937 miles

Brake warning device defective (3.3.E.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

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

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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L817 EVM is a 1993 Proton Gl in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L817 EVM, 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 L817 EVM registered?

L817 EVM is a 1993 Proton Gl, first registered on 11 December 1993.

Is L817 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L817 EVM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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