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J296 KFE

1991 Proton 1.5 Gls

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,114 mi
Last recorded88,114 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2007
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls83,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ296 KFE
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2007 88,114 miles

advise issued with fail no items rectified

Fail 26 Feb 2007 88,111 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 82,865 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 82,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

oil leak

rear brake drum back plates corroded

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gls?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 1,591 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
2,816
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 609
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 325
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 305
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231
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J296 KFE is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 83,662 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 1.5 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 609 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J296 KFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J296 KFE registered?

J296 KFE is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 16 September 1991.

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