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J717 BNG

1991 Proton 1.5 Gl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

185,176 mi
Last recorded185,176 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl79,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ717 BNG
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2011 185,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front tyre different size to rear

front windscreen in poor condition around the edges

nearside front strut top bearing rough

nearside front tyre in poor condition (splits in side wall)

offside front tyre in poor condition (splits in side wall

Pass 23 Jun 2010 178,337 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s & n/s wiper blades split

o/s/r tyre out of shape

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 22 Jun 2010 178,337 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s & n/s wiper blades split

o/s/r tyre out of shape

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 22 Jun 2009 172,445 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s and o/s rear s/absorber dust covers corroded

n/s rear door wont open

Fail 17 Jun 2009 172,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s and o/s rear s/absorber dust covers corroded

n/s rear door wont open

Pass 17 Jun 2008 162,892 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

off side door mirror cracked

off side of boot floor corroding

Fail 5 Jun 2008 162,568 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

fuel tank vent pipe corroded and holed

off side door mirror cracked

off side of boot floor corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2007 153,256 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 153,136 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 142,948 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 142,781 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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J717 BNG is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 J717 BNG, 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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J717 BNG is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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