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J359 JDL

1991 Proton 1.5 Gl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,000 mi
Last recorded169,000 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl79,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ359 JDL
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 169,000 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 169,000 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 167,482 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 167,482 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 164,466 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 160,133 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 154,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 154,283 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 148,910 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 143,796 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 138,719 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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J359 JDL is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J359 JDL, 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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J359 JDL is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 30 September 1991.

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