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F57 BOV

1989 Proton 1.3 Gl

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,685 mi
Last recorded59,685 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2006
Typical for 1989 Proton 1.3 Gl58,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF57 BOV
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2006 59,685 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 59,685 miles

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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F57 BOV is a 1989 Proton 1.3 Gl in Red 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 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 F57 BOV, 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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What year was F57 BOV registered?

F57 BOV is a 1989 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 4 April 1989.

Is F57 BOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F57 BOV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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