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H497 VYC

1991 Proton 1.5 Gls

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,447 mi
Last recorded70,447 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls83,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH497 VYC
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 70,447 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 69,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 68,779 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 66,543 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 64,034 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 64,022 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 60,513 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gls?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 1,591 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
2,816
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 609
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 325
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 305
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231
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H497 VYC is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 83,662 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.5 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 609 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H497 VYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H497 VYC registered?

H497 VYC is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 4 February 1991.

Is H497 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H497 VYC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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