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H488 BMY

1991 Proton Gl

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,989 mi
Last recorded100,989 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Proton Gl78,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH488 BMY
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2008 100,989 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 97,002 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 94,323 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Proton Gl?

Based on 5,105 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,996
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 446
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 402
Steering rack gaiter split 328
Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 188
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H488 BMY is a 1991 Proton Gl in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 Proton Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 78,879 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 446 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H488 BMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Proton Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H488 BMY registered?

H488 BMY is a 1991 Proton Gl, first registered on 28 June 1991.

Is H488 BMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H488 BMY shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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