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H749 EKL

1991 Proton 1.3 Gls

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,889 mi
Last recorded124,889 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls76,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH749 EKL
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 124,889 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 122,151 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 119,346 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 119,346 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 116,518 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 116,518 miles

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

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

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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H749 EKL is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H749 EKL, 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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H749 EKL is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 25 March 1991.

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