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J521 TDP

1991 Proton 1.3 Ge

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,293 mi
Last recorded161,293 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Ge78,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ521 TDP
MakeProton
Model1.3 Ge
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2008 161,293 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit

Pass 16 Aug 2007 149,663 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 149,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2006 141,425 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Ge?

Based on 4,261 MOT tests across 1,026 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
2,893
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 340
constant velocity joint gaiter split 325
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Brake pipe excessively corroded 249
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
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J521 TDP is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Ge in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Proton 1.3 Ge models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 78,838 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 Ge fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J521 TDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was J521 TDP registered?

J521 TDP is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Ge, first registered on 23 October 1991.

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