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J435 BRC

1991 Proton 1.3 Gls

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,546 mi
Last recorded30,546 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls76,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ435 BRC
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 30,546 miles

clip a little loose on offside inner cv boot

front brakes slightly sticking

rear number plate showing deteriation

Fail 8 Jun 2013 30,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

clip a little loose on offside inner cv boot

front brakes slightly sticking

rear number plate showing deteriation

Pass 8 Jun 2012 25,317 miles

Both front brake disc's has surface corrosion,most likely due to vehicle standing

Pass 25 Aug 2010 23,294 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 23,181 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 22,651 miles

Nearside outer sill has slight damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 22,636 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside outer sill has slight damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 21,837 miles

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

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

nearside outer sill damaged not considered excessively.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 21,837 miles

nearside outer sill damaged not considered excessively.

Pass 31 Jul 2006 21,233 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 20,593 miles

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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J435 BRC is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J435 BRC, 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 J435 BRC registered?

J435 BRC is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 6 August 1991.

Is J435 BRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J435 BRC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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