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H538 RCY

1991 Proton Gls

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,566 mi
Last recorded73,566 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1991 Proton Gls77,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH538 RCY
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 73,566 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 68,001 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 68,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,315 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 61,309 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 55,090 miles

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

frt wipers some lines

Pass 14 Mar 2008 49,706 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 43,987 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 38,665 miles

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

How Reliable is the Proton Gls?

Based on 3,834 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,136
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 382
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 345
Brake pipe excessively corroded 201
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 131
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H538 RCY is a 1991 Proton Gls in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1991 Proton Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 77,610 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H538 RCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was H538 RCY registered?

H538 RCY is a 1991 Proton Gls, first registered on 26 March 1991.

Is H538 RCY safe to buy?

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