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H837 BAM

1991 Proton 1.3 Gl

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,733 mi
Last recorded65,733 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl75,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH837 BAM
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 65,733 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front number plate is cracked

Fail 25 Nov 2014 65,730 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front number plate is cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2013 65,422 miles

front bumper in poor condition

small leak from rear exhaust box

Pass 13 Nov 2012 65,041 miles

damage to n/s/f wing

slight earth fault with rear lights

Fail 12 Nov 2012 65,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

damage to n/s/f wing

slight earth fault with rear lights

Pass 17 Nov 2011 64,442 miles

SMALL LEAK FROM REAR EXHAUST BOX

Pass 17 Nov 2010 64,132 miles

N/S/F INDICATOR LENS CRACKED

SLIGHT LEAK FROM REAR EXHAUST BOX

Pass 16 Nov 2009 63,621 miles

exhaust corroded in places. pin hole in front pipe

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2008 63,287 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight damage to n/s/f front of vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2007 63,152 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 62,700 miles

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

n/s/f outer cv boot perished

Pass 1 Nov 2005 62,025 miles

exhaust downpipe starting to corrode

n/s/f cv gaitor starting to perish †

possible front pads next service

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
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H837 BAM is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H837 BAM, 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.

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What year was H837 BAM registered?

H837 BAM is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 25 June 1991.

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