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G523 ELJ

1990 Proton Gls

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

66,120 mi
Last recorded66,120 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2007
Typical for 1990 Proton Gls59,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG523 ELJ
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2007 66,120 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 66,118 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2007 64,370 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 59,497 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 59,497 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

How Reliable is the Proton Gls?

Based on 3,834 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,136
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 382
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 345
Brake pipe excessively corroded 201
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 131
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G523 ELJ is a 1990 Proton Gls 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 1990 Proton Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 59,918 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G523 ELJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was G523 ELJ registered?

G523 ELJ is a 1990 Proton Gls, first registered on 23 March 1990.

Is G523 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G523 ELJ shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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