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N279 UAW

1995 Proton Gl

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,369 mi
Last recorded97,369 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Proton Gl72,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN279 UAW
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2009 97,369 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic outer sill covers fitted to offside and nearside

Fail 30 May 2009 97,369 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic outer sill covers fitted to offside and nearside

Pass 6 Jun 2008 89,469 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust heat shields loose

handbrake lever nearly reaching stop

stone chip in offside headlight

Fail 31 May 2008 89,417 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust heat shields loose

handbrake lever nearly reaching stop

stone chip in offside headlight

Pass 3 May 2007 85,646 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 85,646 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 78,647 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2006 78,647 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

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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N279 UAW is a 1995 Proton Gl in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N279 UAW, 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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N279 UAW is a 1995 Proton Gl, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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