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M290 DGP

1995 Proton 1.3 Gl

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,586 mi
Last recorded42,586 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 Proton 1.3 Gl65,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM290 DGP
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 42,586 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 40,831 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,903 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 33,077 miles
Fail 4 May 2011

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

Pass 5 May 2010 28,666 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 25,102 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 25,102 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2008 23,943 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 23,942 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 21,418 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 20,168 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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M290 DGP is a 1995 Proton 1.3 Gl in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M290 DGP, 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 M290 DGP registered?

M290 DGP is a 1995 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 4 May 1995.

Is M290 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M290 DGP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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