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J655 MFH

1991 Proton 1.5 Gl

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,356 mi
Last recorded71,356 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl79,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ655 MFH
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 71,356 miles

both rear outer sills corroding

n/s/f lower ball joinr gaiter in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,993 miles

exhaust frontpipe blowing

Fail 27 Apr 2011 70,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust frontpipe blowing

Pass 5 May 2010 69,541 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 67,656 miles

o/s/r outer sill corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 24 Apr 2009 67,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r outer sill corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 May 2008 66,290 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 66,290 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 63,203 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 63,203 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 59,721 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 59,721 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2005 56,467 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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J655 MFH is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J655 MFH, 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 J655 MFH registered?

J655 MFH is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 30 September 1991.

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