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H85 VAB

1991 Proton 1.3 Gls

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,944 mi
Last recorded124,944 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls76,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH85 VAB
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 124,944 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 124,944 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 118,245 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 118,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 115,598 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 109,437 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear shock absorbers dust covers badly deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2007 109,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover badly deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber dust cover badly deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2006 100,029 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 94,550 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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H85 VAB is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 H85 VAB, 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 H85 VAB registered?

H85 VAB is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 13 May 1991.

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