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J253 RFA

1991 Proton 1.3 Gls

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,360 mi
Last recorded113,360 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls76,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ253 RFA
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 113,360 miles

noise from rear brakes when applying brake

Fail 17 Feb 2009 113,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

noise from rear brakes when applying brake

Pass 25 Feb 2008 105,627 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 96,723 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 96,703 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 88,581 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f tyre is low on tread

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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J253 RFA is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J253 RFA, 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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J253 RFA is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 12 September 1991.

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