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F552 BOP

1989 Proton 1.3 Gl

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,905 mi
Last recorded49,905 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Proton 1.3 Gl58,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF552 BOP
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,905 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 49,905 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 47,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under body showing corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2011 47,619 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under body showing corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2010 45,408 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 45,408 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 43,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under body corroded through out

Fail 3 Jun 2009 43,207 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under body corroded through out

Pass 3 Jun 2008 41,321 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 41,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2007 38,533 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 38,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 36,917 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 36,917 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 34,987 miles
Fail 31 May 2005

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gl?

Based on 9,876 MOT tests across 2,190 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,755
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 832
constant velocity joint gaiter split 738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 729
Brake pipe excessively corroded 538
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 477
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F552 BOP is a 1989 Proton 1.3 Gl in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 58,496 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 Gl fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 832 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F552 BOP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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F552 BOP is a 1989 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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