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H963 DFJ

1990 Proton 1.3 Gl

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

82,619 mi
Last recorded82,619 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1990 Proton 1.3 Gl71,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH963 DFJ
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 82,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front inner arch corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2012 82,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front inner arch corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 78,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

unable to check welding fully due to heavy sealer

Fail 13 Dec 2011 78,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 77,257 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 77,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 76,174 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 76,174 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 74,991 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 74,984 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 73,754 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 72,348 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 72,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 668,626 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 668,626 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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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H963 DFJ is a 1990 Proton 1.3 Gl in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1990 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,454 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 H963 DFJ, 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 36 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H963 DFJ is a 1990 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 20 December 1990.

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