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J478 XKY

1991 Proton 1.5 Gl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,153 mi
Last recorded69,153 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl79,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ478 XKY
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 69,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 63,683 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 63,679 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 56,638 miles

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

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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J478 XKY is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J478 XKY, 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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What year was J478 XKY registered?

J478 XKY is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 4 September 1991.

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