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J732 VJN

1991 Proton 1.3 Gls

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,481 mi
Last recorded64,481 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls76,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ732 VJN
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 64,481 miles

light corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2016 64,132 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 64,132 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 63,363 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 62,819 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 62,229 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 62,229 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 61,623 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 61,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 60,672 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 60,065 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 58,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 58,413 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 57,631 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 56,315 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 56,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 54,889 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 54,889 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 53,187 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gls?

Based on 9,060 MOT tests across 1,924 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
3,239
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,924
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 730
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 723
Brake pipe excessively corroded 498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 437
Steering rack gaiter split 283
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J732 VJN is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 76,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.3 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J732 VJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J732 VJN registered?

J732 VJN is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 5 August 1991.

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