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H161 BTC

1991 Proton 1.5 Gl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,943 mi
Last recorded48,943 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl79,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH161 BTC
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 48,943 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

some fluid dampness around brake master cylinder

Fail 17 Mar 2016 48,943 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

some fluid dampness around brake master cylinder

Pass 12 Mar 2015 48,264 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 47,683 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear of brake master cylindre slightly damp

Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,088 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,301 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,111 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,929 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 39,701 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,413 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gl?

Based on 10,810 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
2,870
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 917
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 607
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 567
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 355
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H161 BTC is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 79,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.5 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 917 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H161 BTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H161 BTC is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 18 March 1991.

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