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G489 XTW

1989 Proton 1.5 SE

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,953 mi
Last recorded84,953 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1989 Proton 1.5 SE71,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG489 XTW
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 84,953 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 79,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 79,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 75,145 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 75,140 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 70,576 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 70,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2007 68,231 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 64,512 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 64,512 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 SE?

Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 2,497 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
2,644
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,497
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,027
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 604
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 561
Brake pipe excessively corroded 427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 352
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G489 XTW is a 1989 Proton 1.5 SE in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Proton 1.5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 71,128 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 SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G489 XTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was G489 XTW registered?

G489 XTW is a 1989 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 27 September 1989.

Is G489 XTW safe to buy?

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