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H473 AAM

1991 Proton 1.3 Gl

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,105 mi
Last recorded161,105 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl75,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH473 AAM
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 161,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 161,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 158,920 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 158,920 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 155,933 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 155,718 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 146,825 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 146,825 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres out round

Pass 21 Jul 2005 142,731 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear shock absorbers tops rusted

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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H473 AAM is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H473 AAM, 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 H473 AAM registered?

H473 AAM is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 14 March 1991.

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