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J537 UNT

1991 Proton 1.3 Ge

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,547 mi
Last recorded117,547 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Ge78,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ537 UNT
MakeProton
Model1.3 Ge
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 117,547 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 117,540 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 108,618 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 102,180 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 102,010 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 95,422 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 95,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

oil leak from engine.

Fail 30 Nov 2005 88,739 miles

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

n/s rear tyre just, on legal limit. recommend replacing soon.

o/s rear metal brake pipe corroding.

slight bad eart to both rear lamp units.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 30 Nov 2005 88,739 miles

n/s rear tyre just, on legal limit. recommend replacing soon.

o/s rear metal brake pipe corroding.

slight bad eart to both rear lamp units.

slight play in steering rack.

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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J537 UNT is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Ge in Red 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 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 J537 UNT, 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 J537 UNT registered?

J537 UNT is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Ge, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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