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J506 HBV

1991 Proton 1.5 Gl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,862 mi
Last recorded60,862 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl79,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ506 HBV
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 60,862 miles

rear wiper blade missing rubber

Fail 1 Jul 2014 60,862 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper blade missing rubber

Pass 12 Jul 2013 56,370 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 56,370 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 52,265 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 48,538 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 43,949 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 43,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 39,761 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 38,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

radiator poor condition

slight gearbox noise slight noise when front wheels rotated

slight noise on braking

slight windscreen damage

Pass 31 Jul 2007 35,537 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 35,412 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 33,615 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 32,150 miles

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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J506 HBV is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J506 HBV, 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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J506 HBV is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J506 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J506 HBV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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