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M489 AHU

1994 Proton 1.5 Gl

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

92,245 mi
Last recorded92,245 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 Gl74,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM489 AHU
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2009 92,245 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 91,284 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 91,284 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 89,400 miles

exhaust poor rear mounting braket mounting braking

radi leaking

Fail 10 Apr 2007 89,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

exhaust poor rear mounting braket mounting braking

radi leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2006 86,539 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 86,539 miles

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.

67.9%
Pass Rate
2,870
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 917
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 607
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 567
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 355
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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.

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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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