MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
12% imbalance to front service brakes
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside front tyre on 2mm
both front tyres & nearside rear tyre low on tread
various oil leaks
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
slight wear present in nearside of steering rack
How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Ge?
Based on 4,261 MOT tests across 1,026 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M285 DGP is a 1995 Proton 1.3 Ge in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1995 Proton 1.3 Ge models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 76,258 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 1.3 Ge fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M285 DGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Proton 1.3 Ge typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 31 years old, this Proton 1.3 Ge is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was M285 DGP registered?
M285 DGP is a 1995 Proton 1.3 Ge, first registered on 27 April 1995.
Is M285 DGP safe to buy?
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