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H782 GKL

1991 Proton 1.3 Gls

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

36,055 mi
Last recorded36,055 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls76,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH782 GKL
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 36,055 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 35,399 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 34,659 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 33,905 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 33,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2022 32,555 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 31,818 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 31,818 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 31,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front tpo rear brake pipe painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear brake pipe painted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 30,142 miles

Offside Rear accident damage

slight play steering column top mount/bearing, advise checking.

Fail 27 Mar 2019 30,142 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear accident damage

Pass 15 Mar 2018 29,608 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 28,852 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 28,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking inner sidewall

Rear Minor exhaust leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 27,922 miles

rear exhaust slight leak & corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,227 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 25,691 miles

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

both front wipers starting to smear screen

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2012 24,177 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 24,177 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 22,198 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 20,961 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 17,403 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 17,403 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 16,188 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 15,238 miles

BRAKE FLUID IS CONTAMINATED BY A RED FLUID

CAMBELT REPLACEMENT IS DUE EVERY 5 YEARS

FRONT TYRES ARE PERRISHING DUE TO AGE

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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H782 GKL is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 H782 GKL, 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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What year was H782 GKL registered?

H782 GKL is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 14 June 1991.

Is H782 GKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H782 GKL shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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