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H278 GCF

1991 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,071 mi
Last recorded46,071 miles
Recorded on12 May 2006
Typical for 1991 Proton Persona69,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH278 GCF
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2006 46,071 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 46,071 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2005 42,632 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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H278 GCF is a 1991 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 69,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H278 GCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 35 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H278 GCF registered?

H278 GCF is a 1991 Proton Persona, first registered on 19 July 1991.

Is H278 GCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H278 GCF shows 3 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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