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H181 JRU

1990 Proton Gl

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,296 mi
Last recorded67,296 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1990 Proton Gl61,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH181 JRU
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 67,296 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 59,278 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 59,278 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 56,533 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 56,533 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 53,799 miles

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

rear of offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,376 miles

signs of rusting offside rear inner upper wheel arch by shock absorber mounting

Pass 17 Aug 2009 47,693 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some signs rusting on offside outer sill

Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,763 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 42,505 miles

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

offside rear tyre lower on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2007 42,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads appear to becoming low

offside rear tyre lower on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2006 40,108 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

signs of rusting rear wheel arch areas

Fail 25 Aug 2006 40,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre cut in tread

Fail 14 Sep 2005 37,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads appear to be 75% worn approx

Pass 14 Sep 2005 37,295 miles

front brake pads appear to be 75% worn approx

How Reliable is the Proton Gl?

Based on 5,105 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,996
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 446
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 402
Steering rack gaiter split 328
Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 188
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H181 JRU is a 1990 Proton Gl in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Proton Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 61,204 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 446 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H181 JRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Proton Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H181 JRU registered?

H181 JRU is a 1990 Proton Gl, first registered on 30 September 1990.

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