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J499 SOC

1991 Proton 1.5 Gls

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,785 mi
Last recorded119,785 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls83,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ499 SOC
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 119,785 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jul 2008 106,716 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 106,520 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 99,748 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 94,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight surface corrosion on nearside rear axle beam arm

Pass 4 Jul 2005 88,751 miles

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

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gls?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 1,591 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
2,816
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 609
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 325
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 305
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231
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J499 SOC is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 83,662 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.5 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 609 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J499 SOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J499 SOC registered?

J499 SOC is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 21 August 1991.

Is J499 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J499 SOC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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