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H168 BFJ

1990 Proton 1.5 Gl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

117,945 mi
Last recorded117,945 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 Proton 1.5 Gl64,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH168 BFJ
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2007 117,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 104,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 18 Oct 2006 104,781 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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H168 BFJ is a 1990 Proton 1.5 Gl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1990 Proton 1.5 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 64,953 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 1.5 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 917 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H168 BFJ, 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 36 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H168 BFJ registered?

H168 BFJ is a 1990 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 1 September 1990.

Is H168 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H168 BFJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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