CarVerify

Free Car Check

J697 OPG

1991 Proton Gl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,627 mi
Last recorded105,627 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1991 Proton Gl78,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Proton
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ697 OPG
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2011 105,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 99,635 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 99,635 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 93,623 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 93,623 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 92,040 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 91,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 90,157 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 81,466 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Gl?

Based on 5,105 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,996
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 446
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 402
Steering rack gaiter split 328
Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 188
Full Proton Gl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J697 OPG is a 1991 Proton Gl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1991 Proton Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 78,879 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 446 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J697 OPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Proton Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J697 OPG?

You can check the full history of J697 OPG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J697 OPG registered?

J697 OPG is a 1991 Proton Gl, first registered on 5 August 1991.

Is J697 OPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J697 OPG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J697 OPG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J697 OPG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.