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J51 JCW

1991 Proton 1.5 Gls

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

154,220 mi
Last recorded154,220 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2006
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls83,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ51 JCW
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2006 154,220 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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Pass 11 Jan 2006 144,546 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 144,376 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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J51 JCW is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J51 JCW, 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 J51 JCW registered?

J51 JCW is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 4 September 1991.

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The MOT history for J51 JCW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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