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H171 PVG

1990 Proton 1.5 Gl

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

55,336 mi
Last recorded55,336 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Proton 1.5 Gl64,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH171 PVG
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 55,336 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 55,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 55,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 54,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 54,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 53,638 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 52,949 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 52,949 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 52,251 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2010 52,251 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2009 52,043 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

rear of n/s sill has slight corrosion

rear registration plate slightly deteriated

Pass 28 Jul 2009 52,043 miles

Oil leak

rear of n/s sill has slight corrosion

rear registration plate slightly deteriated

Pass 24 Jul 2008 51,329 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 51,329 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 50,583 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 50,034 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 50,034 miles

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

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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H171 PVG is a 1990 Proton 1.5 Gl in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 H171 PVG, 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 H171 PVG registered?

H171 PVG is a 1990 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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