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J198 CTV

1991 Proton Gls

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,415 mi
Last recorded76,415 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1991 Proton Gls77,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ198 CTV
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 76,415 miles

interior door lock broken on /n/s still mopening from inside and out, general body corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2008 71,560 miles

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

suspect c v joint worn, general corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2007 68,749 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 66,402 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 66,397 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

How Reliable is the Proton Gls?

Based on 3,834 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,136
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 382
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 345
Brake pipe excessively corroded 201
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 131
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J198 CTV is a 1991 Proton Gls in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Proton Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 77,610 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J198 CTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Proton Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J198 CTV registered?

J198 CTV is a 1991 Proton Gls, first registered on 29 November 1991.

Is J198 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J198 CTV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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