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J246 XSO

1991 Proton 1.3 Gls

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,987 mi
Last recorded89,987 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls76,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ246 XSO
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 89,987 miles

Unable to fully test offside rear seat belt due to child safety seat fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2009 89,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Unable to fully test offside rear seat belt due to child safety seat fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2008 83,961 miles

Offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2007 79,445 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 79,445 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 73,126 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 73,093 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

radiator fins missing

rear bumper lightly damaged

steering wheel centre cover loose

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gls?

Based on 9,060 MOT tests across 1,924 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
3,239
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,924
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 730
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 723
Brake pipe excessively corroded 498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 437
Steering rack gaiter split 283
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J246 XSO is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 76,852 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J246 XSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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J246 XSO is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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