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M897 BHS

1994 Proton 1.3 Gl

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,132 mi
Last recorded47,132 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl78,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM897 BHS
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2010 47,132 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 46,379 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 44,854 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 43,698 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 42,283 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006

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

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

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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M897 BHS is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 78,463 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 M897 BHS, 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 32 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 M897 BHS registered?

M897 BHS is a 1994 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M897 BHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M897 BHS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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