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H43 VAU

1990 Proton 1.3 Gls

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,342 mi
Last recorded71,342 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2007
Typical for 1990 Proton 1.3 Gls69,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH43 VAU
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2007 71,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2007 71,320 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2006 68,647 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

wiper blades smearing

Pass 10 Nov 2005 65,803 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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H43 VAU is a 1990 Proton 1.3 Gls in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Proton 1.3 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 69,110 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H43 VAU, 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 36 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H43 VAU registered?

H43 VAU is a 1990 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 9 August 1990.

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The MOT history for H43 VAU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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