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J548 KKL

1991 Proton 13 Gl

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,482 mi
Last recorded154,482 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 Proton 13 Gl96,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ548 KKL
MakeProton
Model13 Gl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 154,482 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

both rear brake backplate weather shields corroded away.contamination at brake mastercylider/servo.

free-play in steering rack.

vehicle underside coponents corroded.

windscreen edge opaque

Pass 8 May 2008 148,771 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 148,738 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 141,454 miles

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

both rear upper shocks bushes weak

brake servo and master cylinder/no signs of leaks

slight play offside steering rack

Fail 18 Dec 2006 141,306 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

both rear shocks upper bushes poor condition

master cylinder and servo damp but no signs of leaks

play in steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2005 136,952 miles

coolant leaking

fuel pipes corroded

offside door mirror cracked

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2005 136,952 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leaking

fuel pipes corroded

offside door mirror cracked

How Reliable is the Proton 13 Gl?

Based on 618 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
3,952
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 66
Steering rack gaiter split 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Brake pipe excessively corroded 40
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 31
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J548 KKL is a 1991 Proton 13 Gl in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Proton 13 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 96,408 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 13 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J548 KKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 13 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Proton 13 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J548 KKL is a 1991 Proton 13 Gl, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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