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J235 HCU

1991 Proton 1.3 Gl

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

60,360 mi
Last recorded60,360 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2006
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl75,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ235 HCU
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2006 60,360 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gl?

Based on 9,876 MOT tests across 2,190 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,755
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 832
constant velocity joint gaiter split 738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 729
Brake pipe excessively corroded 538
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 477
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J235 HCU is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 75,737 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 1.3 Gl fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 832 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J235 HCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J235 HCU registered?

J235 HCU is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 28 August 1991.

Is J235 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J235 HCU shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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