MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,021 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
engine oil leak
general corrosion to floor and sills
osf track rod end ball joint slight play sill slightly corroded
Battery insecure
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Battery insecure
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
radiator corroded
How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gl?
Based on 9,876 MOT tests across 2,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J255 JTN is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl 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 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 J255 JTN, 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 J255 JTN registered?
J255 JTN is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 23 October 1991.
Is J255 JTN safe to buy?
The MOT history for J255 JTN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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