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J304 LBG

1991 Proton 1.5 Gl

Beige Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

23,013 mi
Last recorded23,013 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl79,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ304 LBG
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 23,013 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear shoes plate

Fail 14 Nov 2016 22,973 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened bottom of coil spring (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear shoes plate

Pass 27 Nov 2015 17,063 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 17,063 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported centre console (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x 2 top shocker (2.4.A.3)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 109,887 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 79,317 miles

front brake dics corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2013 79,317 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake dics corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 76,609 miles

Detachable tow ball assembly repaired but not inappropriately (6.6.7)

Oil leak

hazard light switch lose

Pass 10 Sep 2011 35,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front suspension arm bottom ball joint rubber slight split

offside front track rod end split

Pass 14 Sep 2010 26,369 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 26,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2009 55,597 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 55,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 45,037 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 45,035 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 36,146 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 28,685 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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J304 LBG is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl in Beige with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 917 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J304 LBG, 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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J304 LBG is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 30 September 1991.

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