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J203 JBV

1991 Proton 1.5 Gls

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,105 mi
Last recorded64,105 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls83,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ203 JBV
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 64,105 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 61,389 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 61,389 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 59,009 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 55,693 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 52,493 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 49,912 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 47,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 42,308 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 42,308 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 38,870 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

nearside front tyre deteiorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2008 36,334 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2007 34,147 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 30,884 miles

lower efforts to n/s rear service and park brakes

wiper blades tend to smear windscreen

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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J203 JBV is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 83,662 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J203 JBV, 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 35 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J203 JBV registered?

J203 JBV is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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