CarVerify

Free Car Check

L947 PRW

1993 Proton Gls

Gold Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,150 mi
Last recorded80,150 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Proton Gls72,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Proton
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL947 PRW
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2008 80,150 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 75,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 75,772 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 75,565 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 67,354 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 67,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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
Full Proton Gls reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L947 PRW is a 1993 Proton Gls in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L947 PRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L947 PRW?

You can check the full history of L947 PRW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L947 PRW registered?

L947 PRW is a 1993 Proton Gls, first registered on 10 September 1993.

Is L947 PRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L947 PRW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L947 PRW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L947 PRW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.