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M540 UYC

1995 Proton Gls

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,952 mi
Last recorded94,952 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 Proton Gls63,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 UYC
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 94,952 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 94,952 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front tyres worn on outer edges!!

Pass 12 Apr 2007 86,804 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 86,802 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 82,682 miles

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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M540 UYC is a 1995 Proton Gls in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Proton Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 63,030 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 M540 UYC, 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 31 years old, this Proton Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M540 UYC registered?

M540 UYC is a 1995 Proton Gls, first registered on 18 April 1995.

Is M540 UYC safe to buy?

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