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M842 XBP

1994 Proton Gl

Brown Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,768 mi
Last recorded100,768 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Proton Gl74,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM842 XBP
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2013 100,768 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s.r.tyre.perished...

Pass 14 Jun 2013 100,768 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s.r.tyre.perished...

Pass 28 Jun 2012 99,685 miles

door mirrors in poor condition

engine oil leak

n/s reapter lamp insucre

steering rack mounts worn

Pass 4 Jul 2011 98,074 miles

both mirrors broken=osf floor rusty/repaired=osf shocker rusty-cv boots perished

Fail 4 Jul 2011 98,074 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

both mirrors broken=osf floor rusty/repaired=osf shocker rusty-cv boots perished

Pass 23 Jun 2010 96,105 miles

both door mirrors damaged--nsr footbrake reading low

Fail 22 Jun 2010 96,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both door mirrors damaged--nsr footbrake reading low

Pass 24 Jun 2009 92,757 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 84,918 miles

Center Exhaust Section Corroding

Slight Corrosion Under O/S/F Floor Pan

Pass 26 Apr 2007 82,855 miles

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

front outer CV boots perishing slightly

plastic trims covering outer sills

rear exhaust silencer/mounting bracket corroded

Pass 3 May 2006 79,782 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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M842 XBP is a 1994 Proton Gl in Brown with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M842 XBP, 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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What year was M842 XBP registered?

M842 XBP is a 1994 Proton Gl, first registered on 9 September 1994.

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