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J249 XPU

1991 Proton 1.3 Gl

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,544 mi
Last recorded68,544 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2007
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl75,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ249 XPU
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2007 68,544 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 68,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear door handle broken

Pass 17 Jan 2006 63,994 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 63,938 miles

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.NEAR SIDE FRONT DOOR STIFF TO OPEN

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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J249 XPU is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J249 XPU, 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 J249 XPU registered?

J249 XPU is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 16 December 1991.

Is J249 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J249 XPU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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