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J335 MTM

1991 Proton 1.3 Gls

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

87,529 mi
Last recorded87,529 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls76,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ335 MTM
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2009 87,529 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

unable to see brakes

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 82,544 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

pulsation felt in brake pedal on brake tester from nearside front

Fail 28 Feb 2007 82,531 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

pulsation felt in brake pedal on brake tester from nearside front

Pass 21 Dec 2005 78,891 miles

battery insecure

Fail 20 Dec 2005 78,891 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gls?

Based on 9,060 MOT tests across 1,924 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
3,239
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,924
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 730
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 723
Brake pipe excessively corroded 498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 437
Steering rack gaiter split 283
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J335 MTM is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 76,852 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J335 MTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J335 MTM registered?

J335 MTM is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J335 MTM safe to buy?

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