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M428 VTM

1995 Proton Gl

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,894 mi
Last recorded68,894 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Proton Gl72,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM428 VTM
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 68,894 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2009 65,833 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 65,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 60,955 miles

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

brake pipes covered in undersael

front o/s tyre wearing on edges

o/s rear tyre wearing uneven

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2008 60,955 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

brake pipes covered in undersael

front o/s tyre wearing on edges

o/s rear tyre wearing uneven

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2007 52,725 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 52,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 40,009 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Gl?

Based on 5,105 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,996
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 446
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 402
Steering rack gaiter split 328
Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 188
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M428 VTM is a 1995 Proton Gl in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Proton Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 72,867 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 446 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M428 VTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Proton Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M428 VTM registered?

M428 VTM is a 1995 Proton Gl, first registered on 30 May 1995.

Is M428 VTM safe to buy?

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