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G148 ALU

1990 Proton Gl

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,867 mi
Last recorded43,867 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1990 Proton Gl61,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG148 ALU
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,867 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 43,784 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 40,036 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 40,036 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 35,013 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,114 miles

nearside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

rear tyres perishing

Fail 23 Feb 2012 34,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2011 33,026 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 32,417 miles

Near-side sill corrosion.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 31,524 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 31,519 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 30,804 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 29,991 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 29,341 miles

o/s/f tyre has a nail in it

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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G148 ALU is a 1990 Proton Gl in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Proton Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 61,204 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 G148 ALU, 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 36 years old, this Proton Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G148 ALU registered?

G148 ALU is a 1990 Proton Gl, first registered on 12 April 1990.

Is G148 ALU safe to buy?

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