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H197 DMJ

1990 Proton Gls

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,639 mi
Last recorded47,639 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1990 Proton Gls59,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH197 DMJ
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2008 47,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 45,992 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Gls?

Based on 3,834 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,136
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 382
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 345
Brake pipe excessively corroded 201
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 131
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H197 DMJ is a 1990 Proton Gls in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Proton Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 59,918 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H197 DMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was H197 DMJ registered?

H197 DMJ is a 1990 Proton Gls, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H197 DMJ safe to buy?

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