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J661 EFG

1991 Proton 1.5 Gl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,175 mi
Last recorded54,175 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl79,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ661 EFG
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 54,175 miles

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

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

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

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

car is dirty underneath

slight smear from nearside front wiper and is held on with duck tape

Pass 23 Jan 2010 41,393 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 41,376 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

36% imballance on rear service brakes

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear indicator lens cracked

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 31,951 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres getting low

nearside rear back plate corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2009 31,951 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres getting low

nearside rear back plate corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2007 18,904 miles

both front outer c.v gaiters perished

front brake discs pitteds

front metal brake pipes corroded

major engine oil leak

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear main axle bushes worn

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2006 16,038 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 16,038 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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J661 EFG is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J661 EFG, 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 J661 EFG registered?

J661 EFG is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 27 September 1991.

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The MOT history for J661 EFG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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