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J255 EMX

1991 Proton 1.5 Gl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,560 mi
Last recorded47,560 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl79,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ255 EMX
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 47,560 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 47,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2009 45,665 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 43,524 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 43,524 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 41,645 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 40,544 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gl?

Based on 10,810 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
2,870
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 917
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 607
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 567
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 355
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J255 EMX is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl in Green 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 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 79,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.5 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 917 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J255 EMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of J255 EMX?

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What year was J255 EMX registered?

J255 EMX is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 17 September 1991.

Is J255 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J255 EMX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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