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J596 BNN

1991 Proton 1.5 Gl

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,080 mi
Last recorded87,080 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl79,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ596 BNN
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 87,080 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Sligh rusting to Servo/mastrer cylinder

various body corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2008 85,859 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Various slight corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2008 85,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Various slight corrosion

rad leaking coolant

Pass 20 Aug 2007 84,451 miles

Fuel tank breather pipe deteriorated but not leaking

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

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

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

n/s/f brake hose ferrules slight corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2006 83,060 miles

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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J596 BNN is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J596 BNN, 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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J596 BNN is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 22 August 1991.

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