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J227 REL

1991 Proton 1.5 Gls

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,704 mi
Last recorded123,704 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls83,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ227 REL
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2010 123,704 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear tyres perished

unable to open o/s/r door from outside or inside

Pass 10 Mar 2010 123,704 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear tyres perished

unable to open o/s/r door from outside or inside

Pass 14 Mar 2009 112,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 105,277 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 105,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 98,831 miles

Chip in nearside front of windscreen.

Front anti roll bar link bushes perrished.

Nearside rear tyre perrished.

Rear silencer corroded on pipe.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 98,640 miles

scratches on screen

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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J227 REL is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J227 REL, 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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J227 REL is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 25 November 1991.

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