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J549 TDP

1991 Proton 1.3 Gl

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,575 mi
Last recorded70,575 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl75,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ549 TDP
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 70,575 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 69,407 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroeded

both rear outter sill pannels corroeded

traces of grease around ball joint and track rod end gaiters

Pass 9 Dec 2013 68,224 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 13 Dec 2012 66,835 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 65,627 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 65,627 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 64,801 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 63,039 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 63,039 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

front coil springs corroeded

rear brake pipes corroeded

Pass 12 Dec 2008 61,018 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 61,018 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 30,818 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 55,559 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 52,776 miles

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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J549 TDP is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J549 TDP, 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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J549 TDP is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 24 December 1991.

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The MOT history for J549 TDP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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