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J479 GML

1991 Proton 1.3 Ge

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,161 mi
Last recorded91,161 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Ge78,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ479 GML
MakeProton
Model1.3 Ge
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 91,161 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 90,080 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 90,080 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 89,003 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 89,003 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 87,578 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 87,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2007 85,205 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 85,205 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

o/s rear tyre perished

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Ge?

Based on 4,261 MOT tests across 1,026 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
2,893
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 340
constant velocity joint gaiter split 325
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Brake pipe excessively corroded 249
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
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J479 GML is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Ge in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1991 Proton 1.3 Ge models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 78,838 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 Ge fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J479 GML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Ge typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Proton 1.3 Ge is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J479 GML registered?

J479 GML is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Ge, first registered on 6 September 1991.

Is J479 GML safe to buy?

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