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L238 ALJ

1993 Proton Gls

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,805 mi
Last recorded108,805 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Proton Gls72,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL238 ALJ
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 108,805 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 108,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 103,887 miles

corrosion in front strut/shock lower mount fixing bracket mounts

corrosion starting o/s outer sill

Pass 13 Aug 2008 103,112 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R INNER WINGS HAS SLIGHT CORRSION

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 103,112 miles

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

N/S/R AND O/S/R INNER WINGS HAS SLIGHT CORRSION

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 101,777 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 100,869 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 98,873 miles

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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L238 ALJ is a 1993 Proton Gls in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Proton Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 72,433 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L238 ALJ, 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 33 years old, this Proton Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L238 ALJ registered?

L238 ALJ is a 1993 Proton Gls, first registered on 25 August 1993.

Is L238 ALJ safe to buy?

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