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J513 RDU

1991 Proton 1.3 Gl

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,642 mi
Last recorded121,642 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl75,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ513 RDU
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2011 121,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 110,202 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 100,355 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 98,804 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 98,804 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2006 97,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2006 97,236 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 14 Dec 2005 95,927 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 95,927 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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J513 RDU is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl in Silver 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 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 75,737 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 Gl fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 832 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J513 RDU, 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 J513 RDU registered?

J513 RDU is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 25 September 1991.

Is J513 RDU safe to buy?

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