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R139 GBA

1997 Proton 1.5 Gls

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,042 mi
Last recorded79,042 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 GBA
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 79,042 miles

nearside rear top stablizing arm inner bush

offside rear tyre very low on inside edge and both front tyres on limit

Fail 19 Oct 2007 79,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear top stablizing arm inner bush

offside rear tyre very low on inside edge and both front tyres on limit

Pass 18 Oct 2006 73,132 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 73,132 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bad oil leak on engine

nearside door mirror glass broke

offside bonnet hinge siezed

offside bottom dash panel come away

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gls?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 1,591 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
2,816
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 609
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 325
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 305
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231
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R139 GBA is a 1997 Proton 1.5 Gls in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Proton 1.5 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 609 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R139 GBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R139 GBA registered?

R139 GBA is a 1997 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R139 GBA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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