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J688 ESN

1991 Proton 1.3 Gl

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,660 mi
Last recorded38,660 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2006
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl75,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ688 ESN
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 11 Jan 2006 38,660 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear of outer sills corroded.

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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J688 ESN is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J688 ESN, 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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What year was J688 ESN registered?

J688 ESN is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 20 November 1991.

Is J688 ESN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J688 ESN shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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