CarVerify

Free Car Check

H601 BFR

1991 Proton 1.3 Gl

Blue Petrol 1298cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

20,701 mi
Last recorded20,701 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl75,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Proton
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH601 BFR
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 20,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2014 20,701 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 20,263 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 20,263 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 19,858 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 19,847 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 19,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 19,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 18,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 18,895 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 18,399 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,399 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,853 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 17,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 17,080 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 16,282 miles

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
Full Proton 1.3 Gl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H601 BFR is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 75,737 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 H601 BFR, 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 35 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H601 BFR?

You can check the full history of H601 BFR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H601 BFR registered?

H601 BFR is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 28 June 1991.

Is H601 BFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H601 BFR shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H601 BFR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H601 BFR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.