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J427 PPA

1991 Proton 1.3 Gl

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,532 mi
Last recorded88,532 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl75,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ427 PPA
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2018 88,532 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 88,333 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 88,066 miles

corrosion forming on outer sills

Fail 12 Jul 2016 88,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion forming on outer sills

Pass 20 Jul 2015 81,685 miles

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels

Pass 23 Jul 2014 80,842 miles

corrosion forming on door steps and inner sillpanels

Fail 21 Jul 2014 80,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

corrosion forming on door steps and inner sillpanels

Pass 22 Jul 2013 80,117 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 79,403 miles

corrosion formin g on inner and outer sill panels

Fail 24 Jul 2012 79,401 miles

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

corrosion formin g on inner and outer sill panels

Pass 14 Jul 2011 78,643 miles

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels

Pass 29 Jul 2010 78,053 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 78,053 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 77,327 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 76,387 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 76,387 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 75,423 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 75,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 74,264 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 72,906 miles

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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J427 PPA is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J427 PPA, 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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J427 PPA is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 2 August 1991.

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