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H71 HFY

1991 Proton Gl

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,765 mi
Last recorded57,765 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 1991 Proton Gl78,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH71 HFY
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2007 57,765 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads around half worn

front service brakes show small amount of out of balance

lower efforts to nearside rear service and park brakes

nearside front outer drive boot distorted

nearside rear tyre wearing to edge and showing indicators

offside and nearside steering rack gaiter secure clips just satisfactory for test

service brake pedal shows small amount of insufficient reserve travel

small amount of move4ment to steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2006 51,686 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 51,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Advise front discs starting to corrode

Advise offside front brake binding slightly

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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H71 HFY is a 1991 Proton Gl in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H71 HFY, 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 H71 HFY registered?

H71 HFY is a 1991 Proton Gl, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is H71 HFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H71 HFY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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