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L503 VLR

1993 Proton Gls

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,860 mi
Last recorded79,860 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Proton Gls72,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL503 VLR
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 79,860 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 72,297 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2007 65,598 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 65,598 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 54,344 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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L503 VLR is a 1993 Proton Gls in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L503 VLR, 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 L503 VLR registered?

L503 VLR is a 1993 Proton Gls, first registered on 15 December 1993.

Is L503 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L503 VLR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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