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M498 AHU

1994 Proton Gl

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,089 mi
Last recorded51,089 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Proton Gl74,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM498 AHU
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 51,089 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 51,089 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 41,108 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 41,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 22,345 miles

23% imbalance from front brakes

all 4 tyres starting to crack slightly

light rust on front pannel and off side front in ner wing

light rust on off side rear steel brake pipe

Pass 6 Sep 2005 21,871 miles

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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M498 AHU is a 1994 Proton Gl in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Proton Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 74,878 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M498 AHU, 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 32 years old, this Proton Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M498 AHU is a 1994 Proton Gl, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M498 AHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M498 AHU 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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