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M289 GEC

1995 Proton 1.3 Gl

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,621 mi
Last recorded78,621 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Proton 1.3 Gl65,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM289 GEC
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 78,621 miles

offside headlight damaged , output and aim not affected

Fail 23 May 2013 78,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside headlight damaged , output and aim not affected

Pass 19 Jun 2012 731,123 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 64,589 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount detacthed, exhaust still secure

Pass 11 Jun 2010 57,370 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 52,324 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,769 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 43,502 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 43,502 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 41,662 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gl?

Based on 9,876 MOT tests across 2,190 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,755
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 832
constant velocity joint gaiter split 738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 729
Brake pipe excessively corroded 538
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 477
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M289 GEC is a 1995 Proton 1.3 Gl in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 65,201 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.3 Gl fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 832 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M289 GEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M289 GEC registered?

M289 GEC is a 1995 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 22 June 1995.

Is M289 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M289 GEC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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