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H686 AEW

1990 Proton 1.3 Gls

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,952 mi
Last recorded65,952 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Proton 1.3 Gls69,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH686 AEW
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2024 65,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 65,938 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 58,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front offside front wing damaged but has no sharp edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 58,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front offside front wing damaged but has no sharp edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 58,296 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake performance not tested loosing pressure (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 53,903 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 52,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underneath + rear suspension all corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2015 52,639 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 52,494 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 52,494 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 52,385 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 52,199 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 52,199 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 52,095 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 51,678 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 51,295 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 50,927 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 50,738 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 50,548 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 50,308 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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H686 AEW is a 1990 Proton 1.3 Gls in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 H686 AEW, 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 H686 AEW registered?

H686 AEW is a 1990 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 3 August 1990.

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