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J426 GOT

1991 Proton 1.3 Gl

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,046 mi
Last recorded111,046 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl75,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ426 GOT
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 111,046 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 111,046 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 100,062 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 99,881 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 80,946 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 80,021 miles

body damage o/s/r door

coolant fan not working

crack observed in front windscreen

Fail 20 Feb 2009 80,004 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

body damage o.s.rear door collant fan not working

Pass 22 Feb 2008 69,809 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 69,809 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 64,500 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 64,500 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gl?

Based on 9,876 MOT tests across 2,190 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,755
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 832
constant velocity joint gaiter split 738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 729
Brake pipe excessively corroded 538
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 477
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J426 GOT is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 Gl fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 832 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J426 GOT, 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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What year was J426 GOT registered?

J426 GOT is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 2 August 1991.

Is J426 GOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J426 GOT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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