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G946 VMK

1989 Proton Gl

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,422 mi
Last recorded45,422 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 Proton Gl64,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG946 VMK
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 45,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

genral corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2009 41,518 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

genral corrosion to outer sills and underside of vehicle

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,887 miles

nearside rear tyre appears to be perished

unable to release nearside rear door.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 32,700 miles

near side rear door will not open

Fail 21 Aug 2007 32,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

near side rear door wont open

Pass 17 Aug 2006 26,856 miles

near side rear door will not open

Fail 15 Aug 2006 26,856 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

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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G946 VMK is a 1989 Proton Gl in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Proton Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 64,364 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 G946 VMK, 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 37 years old, this Proton Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G946 VMK registered?

G946 VMK is a 1989 Proton Gl, first registered on 11 August 1989.

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