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J73 BUY

1991 Proton 1.5 Gl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,272 mi
Last recorded87,272 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl79,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ73 BUY
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 87,272 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 87,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 77,040 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 77,040 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 66,159 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 66,159 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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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J73 BUY is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J73 BUY, 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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What year was J73 BUY registered?

J73 BUY is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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