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L862 BKR

1993 Proton Gls

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,466 mi
Last recorded107,466 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2006
Typical for 1993 Proton Gls72,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL862 BKR
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2006 107,466 miles

rear trailing arms corroded

sills and dooorsteps corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2006 106,515 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

outer sills have scabby corrosion

rear suspension arms rusty

squeak from offside front wheel possible low brake pads

Pass 29 Sep 2005 94,907 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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L862 BKR is a 1993 Proton Gls in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L862 BKR, 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 L862 BKR registered?

L862 BKR is a 1993 Proton Gls, first registered on 5 November 1993.

Is L862 BKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L862 BKR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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