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J49 SOM

1991 Proton 1.3 Gl

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,217 mi
Last recorded79,217 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl75,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ49 SOM
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 79,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 79,150 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Pass 5 Jun 2023 78,886 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s and n/s inner steering rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 78,866 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s and n/s inner steering rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 78,698 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s and n/s steering rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 78,698 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s and n/s steering rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 77,571 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s front ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 77,571 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s front ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 74,439 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear wheel arch corroded / both side

under body cover with under sealant

Pass 31 May 2018 74,308 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 72,001 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 70,196 miles

Oil leak ()

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 66,896 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded.

slight underbody surface rust.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,290 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 57,401 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gl?

Based on 9,876 MOT tests across 2,190 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,755
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 832
constant velocity joint gaiter split 738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 729
Brake pipe excessively corroded 538
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 477
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J49 SOM is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 75,737 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.3 Gl fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 832 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J49 SOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J49 SOM registered?

J49 SOM is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 24 September 1991.

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