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M709 LRU

1995 Proton Ge

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,376 mi
Last recorded131,376 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Proton Ge72,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM709 LRU
MakeProton
ModelGe
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 131,376 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 131,116 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2008 124,272 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

drivers seat belt cover broken

Pass 4 May 2007 115,122 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2006 104,218 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 104,218 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

How Reliable is the Proton Ge?

Based on 976 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,245
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 83
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Steering rack gaiter split 77
Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27
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M709 LRU is a 1995 Proton Ge in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Proton Ge models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 72,144 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 Ge fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M709 LRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Ge typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Proton Ge is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M709 LRU is a 1995 Proton Ge, first registered on 14 April 1995.

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