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M978 BHR

1994 Proton Gl

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,587 mi
Last recorded88,587 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Proton Gl74,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 BHR
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 May 2013 88,587 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2013 88,587 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2012 73,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

plastic sills fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 May 2012 73,846 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

plastic sills fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 May 2011 63,370 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 51,600 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 46,603 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 45,841 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 44,582 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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M978 BHR is a 1994 Proton Gl in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M978 BHR, 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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M978 BHR is a 1994 Proton Gl, first registered on 21 September 1994.

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