MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,245 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
all front brake hoses perishing and hose ferrules corroded
boot lid does not stay open
both front outer CV boots perishing
front brake pads corroded
near side front tyre perishing
noise from front brakes when applied
noise from rear brakes
off side front seat belt buckel damaged
off side outer sill corroded
off side rear bumper corner loose
off side wiper arm rubbing on bonnet
rear suspension corroded
rear wiper split
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
handbrake lever travel long-adjustment required
n/s headlamp pattern poor
rear suspension components rusty
slight blow from centre exhaust joint
exhaust poor rear mounting braket mounting braking
radi leaking
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
exhaust poor rear mounting braket mounting braking
radi leaking
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
O/S sill corroded
body work poor
both front wiper spindle has play in
both outer CV boots perishing
both tront flexy hose's are perishing
hand brake travel high
light on dash(warning)
noise from rear brakes
How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gl?
Based on 10,810 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M489 AHU is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gl in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1994 Proton 1.5 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 74,871 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 1.5 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 917 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M489 AHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Proton 1.5 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was M489 AHU registered?
M489 AHU is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 24 August 1994.
Is M489 AHU safe to buy?
The MOT history for M489 AHU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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