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L979 DKP

1994 Proton Gls

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,086 mi
Last recorded75,086 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Proton Gls73,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL979 DKP
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 75,086 miles

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

nearside and offside front door latches faulty

Fail 20 Oct 2011 75,086 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside and offside front door latches faulty

Pass 25 Oct 2010 70,101 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2010 70,100 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2009 64,433 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusted

Nearside Door Mirror Cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2008 60,860 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 60,858 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 58,315 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 58,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 52,122 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 52,122 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 47,720 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 47,720 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L979 DKP is a 1994 Proton Gls in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1994 Proton Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 73,792 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 L979 DKP, 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 32 years old, this Proton Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L979 DKP is a 1994 Proton Gls, first registered on 25 April 1994.

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