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G524 EJL

1989 Proton 1.5 Gl

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,649 mi
Last recorded98,649 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Proton 1.5 Gl63,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG524 EJL
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 98,649 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 98,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 97,349 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 97,304 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 95,065 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 95,065 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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G524 EJL is a 1989 Proton 1.5 Gl in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G524 EJL, 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 G524 EJL registered?

G524 EJL is a 1989 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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