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J354 HVH

1991 Proton 1.3 Gls

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,249 mi
Last recorded54,249 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls76,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ354 HVH
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,249 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 54,249 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 49,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 45,268 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,781 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 40,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 39,722 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 38,531 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 38,531 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J354 HVH is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J354 HVH, 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 J354 HVH registered?

J354 HVH is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 15 November 1991.

Is J354 HVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J354 HVH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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