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H266 DCU

1991 Proton 1.3 Gl

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,443 mi
Last recorded95,443 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2007
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl75,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH266 DCU
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2007 95,443 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 95,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gl?

Based on 9,876 MOT tests across 2,190 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,755
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 832
constant velocity joint gaiter split 738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 729
Brake pipe excessively corroded 538
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 477
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H266 DCU is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 75,737 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 1.3 Gl fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 832 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H266 DCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H266 DCU registered?

H266 DCU is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 13 May 1991.

Is H266 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H266 DCU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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