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H429 GNF

1991 Proton 1.3 Gls

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,582 mi
Last recorded121,582 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls76,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH429 GNF
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 121,582 miles

Both Rear drum brake back plates corroding / Both Rear shock absorber bushes perishing

Both front brake flexys has slight age related cracking / Slight play in steering rack / Both rear trailing arm bushes have signs of seperation / Offside rear sill is corroded / Fuel tank has signs of corrosdion

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear / Horn just meets requirements / Signs of damage to both front and rear bumbers / Slight oil leak to engine

Fail 4 May 2011 121,582 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Both front brake flexys has slight age related cracking / Slight play in steering rack / Both rear trailing arm bushes have signs of seperation / Offside rear sill is corroded / Fuel tank has signs of corrosdion / Offside rear brake binding slightly

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear / Horn just meets requirements / Offside mirror glass missing / Signs of damage to both front and rear bumbers / Slight oil leak to engine

Pass 14 May 2010 120,187 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 120,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front antiroll bar bushes have slight age related cracking / Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge / Nearside front tyre wearing low on outter edge

Drivers seatbelt twisted / Slight chip to offside of windscreen / Nearside rear bumper trim loose / Offside front bumper trim loose

Oil leak from engine / Blow to exhaust back box / Corrossion to offside rear outter sill / Rear axle slight corrossion / Nearside rear shock absorber top mount showing signs of wear

Pass 19 May 2009 118,742 miles

early corrosion to offside rear outer cill/rear shock absorbers wearing

Fail 19 May 2009 118,742 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

early corrosion to offside rear outer cill/rear shock absorbers wearing

Fail 19 May 2008 117,775 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBER SHIELDS ARS CORRODED

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2008 117,775 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBER SHIELDS ARS CORRODED

Pass 22 May 2007 116,221 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 116,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A SMALL PIECE MISSING OUT OF OUTER SIDEWALL [NOT DEEP]

Pass 8 May 2006 14,482 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gls?

Based on 9,060 MOT tests across 1,924 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
3,239
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,924
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 730
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 723
Brake pipe excessively corroded 498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 437
Steering rack gaiter split 283
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H429 GNF is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 76,852 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H429 GNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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H429 GNF is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 22 March 1991.

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