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M831 MDB

1994 Proton Gls

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,052 mi
Last recorded63,052 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Proton Gls73,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM831 MDB
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 63,052 miles

clutch pedal rubber split

heavy surface corrosion on front crossmember and holes/corrosion in panel above front crossmember

heavy surface corrosion on rear axle assembly and n/s/r bump stop insecure at mount due to corrosion

hole and corrosion at n/s/f floor to sill section

sill covers fitted - previous welded repairs to both sill sections

surface corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe (into backplate)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 63,013 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

clutch pedal rubber split

heavy surface corrosion on front crossmember and holes/corrosion in panel above front crossmember

heavy surface corrosion on rear axle assembly and n/s/r bump stop insecure at mount due to corrosion

hole and corrosion at n/s/f floor to sill section

sill covers fitted - previous welded repairs to both sill sections

surface corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe (into backplate)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 59,132 miles

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe (between flexis)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light crackes o/s/r tyre sidewall/tread

slight bind n/s/f brake

surface corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe into backplate

Fail 2 Jul 2010 55,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light crackes o/s/r tyre sidewall/tread

slight bind n/s/f brake

surface corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe into backplate

Pass 15 Jul 2009 52,635 miles

sill covers fitted

slight damage and discolouration to front number plate

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear brake pipes (into rear backplates)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 52,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

engine oil level on minimum

note - emissions test result may alter when exhaust repaired

sill covers fitted

slight damage and discolouration to front number plate

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear brake pipes (into rear backplates)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 48,088 miles

sill covers fitted

slight damnage n/s/f number plate

surface corrosion o/s door pillar

Pass 3 Jul 2007 43,151 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 43,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/f c.v boots cracking

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres approaching

sill covers fitted

slight damage to front number plate

water in o/s/f indicator

Pass 6 Jul 2006 38,079 miles

clutch pedal rubber not fitted

sill covers fitted

slight damage to front number plate

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear brake pipes (flexi to backplate)

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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M831 MDB is a 1994 Proton Gls in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M831 MDB, 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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M831 MDB is a 1994 Proton Gls, first registered on 11 August 1994.

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