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J482 GMU

1991 Proton 1.3 Gls

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,097 mi
Last recorded108,097 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls76,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ482 GMU
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 108,097 miles

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

rear bumper moulding and n/s/f bumper moulding missing

Fail 8 Dec 2014 108,097 miles

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

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

rear bumper moulding and n/s/f bumper moulding missing

tyre pressures slightly low

Pass 20 Nov 2013 108,082 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres under inflated

slight damage to o/s/r of car

Pass 19 Nov 2012 107,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall no cords showing,damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 10 Nov 2011 107,812 miles

tape on n/s door mirror cover

Pass 18 Nov 2010 107,745 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 107,689 miles

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

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 17 Nov 2008 107,613 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f tyre has damage on outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre has damage to inner sidewall

Pass 15 Nov 2007 106,967 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres have small splits in sidewalls. o/s cv gaiter has pinhole

Pass 17 Nov 2006 105,478 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 105,478 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J482 GMU 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 81.8%.

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 J482 GMU, 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 J482 GMU registered?

J482 GMU is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 18 November 1991.

Is J482 GMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J482 GMU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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