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G288 ORR

1989 Proton 1.5 Gl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

774,316 mi
Last recorded774,316 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Proton 1.5 Gl63,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG288 ORR
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 774,316 miles

Corosion to exhaust system

NSF top shock mount nut appears to be loose but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 74,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Corosion to exhaust system

NSF top shock mount nut appears to be loose but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 68,109 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 68,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 67,831 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gl?

Based on 10,810 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
2,870
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 917
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 607
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 567
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 355
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G288 ORR is a 1989 Proton 1.5 Gl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1989 Proton 1.5 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 63,909 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 1.5 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 917 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G288 ORR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 37 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G288 ORR registered?

G288 ORR is a 1989 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 9 October 1989.

Is G288 ORR safe to buy?

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