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J223 HOW

1991 Proton 1.5 Gl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,176 mi
Last recorded79,176 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl79,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ223 HOW
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 79,176 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 69,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 66,825 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 65,774 miles

acceptable repair on exhaust

Pass 9 Sep 2008 64,421 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 64,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 61,550 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 61,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 59,158 miles

both rear tyres perished on outer edge

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gl?

Based on 10,810 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
2,870
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 917
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 607
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 567
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 355
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J223 HOW is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 79,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.5 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 917 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J223 HOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J223 HOW registered?

J223 HOW is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 17 September 1991.

Is J223 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J223 HOW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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