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J255 JTN

1991 Proton 1.3 Gl

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,021 mi
Last recorded140,021 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl75,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ255 JTN
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 140,021 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 140,021 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 132,597 miles

osf track rod end ball joint slight play sill slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2007 111,179 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 111,016 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 93,213 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 92,989 miles

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.

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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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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