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J698 EFG

1991 Proton 1.5 Gls

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,272 mi
Last recorded93,272 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2006
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls83,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ698 EFG
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2006 93,272 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

top of screen is starting to go white (water damage)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 93,272 miles

top of screen is starting to go white (water damage)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 87,298 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 87,298 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gls?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 1,591 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
2,816
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 609
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 325
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 305
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231
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J698 EFG is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 83,662 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 609 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J698 EFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J698 EFG registered?

J698 EFG is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 4 September 1991.

Is J698 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J698 EFG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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