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F471 EEG

1989 Proton 1.3 Gls

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,764 mi
Last recorded74,764 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2006
Typical for 1989 Proton 1.3 Gls74,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF471 EEG
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2006 74,764 miles

†1) Corrosion quite advanced in outer body pannels, corrosion evident in seamwork and suspension components. † †2) Additional wirng in engine bay loosely clipped does not appear to be fused, could be a hazard.

Fail 12 Sep 2006 74,770 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

1- O/S/F brake caliper sticking.

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gls?

Based on 9,060 MOT tests across 1,924 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
3,239
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,924
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 730
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 723
Brake pipe excessively corroded 498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 437
Steering rack gaiter split 283
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F471 EEG is a 1989 Proton 1.3 Gls in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Proton 1.3 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.0% with a typical mileage of 74,786 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 1.3 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F471 EEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F471 EEG is a 1989 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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