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J556 SAC

1991 Proton 1.5 Gl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,402 mi
Last recorded95,402 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl79,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ556 SAC
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 95,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 91,987 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 91,906 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 88,061 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 84,614 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

o/s/f tyre in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2007 82,598 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 81,565 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 81,565 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gl?

Based on 10,810 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
2,870
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 917
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 607
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 567
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 355
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J556 SAC is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 79,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.5 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 917 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J556 SAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J556 SAC registered?

J556 SAC is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 21 November 1991.

Is J556 SAC safe to buy?

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