MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,663 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gl?
Based on 9,876 MOT tests across 2,190 vehicles.
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J278 EMX is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 J278 EMX, 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 J278 EMX registered?
J278 EMX is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 10 September 1991.
Is J278 EMX safe to buy?
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