MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear axle bushes deteriorated.
n/s/f outer sill weak, outside prescribed area.
n/s/r outer sill weak.
o/s/r outer sill weak.
o/s/r shocker mount prescribed area weak.
Both rear outer sills weak.
Rear axle bushes perished.
Both rear outer sills weak.
Brake fluid dirty
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front number plate has the corner missing.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear axle bushes poor.
o/s/f brake starting to stick on.
as per vt32 issued on 05/05/2006
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
f/brake discs deteriated
f/no.plate damadged
play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gl?
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J398 FGX is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 75,737 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Proton 1.3 Gl fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 832 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J398 FGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Proton 1.3 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J398 FGX is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 2 November 1991.
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