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J221 HOW

1991 Proton 1.5 Gls

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,093 mi
Last recorded64,093 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls83,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ221 HOW
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 64,093 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 62,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2008 62,702 miles

offside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2007 61,726 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 61,726 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside cv boot weeping grease

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Aug 2006 59,958 miles

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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J221 HOW is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J221 HOW, 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 J221 HOW registered?

J221 HOW is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 20 September 1991.

Is J221 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J221 HOW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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