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H243 GCV

1991 Proton 1.5 Gl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,527 mi
Last recorded103,527 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl79,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH243 GCV
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 103,527 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2009 103,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2008 100,845 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 100,845 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 97,555 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 93,996 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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H243 GCV is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H243 GCV, 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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What year was H243 GCV registered?

H243 GCV is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 7 February 1991.

Is H243 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H243 GCV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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