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J76 BUY

1991 Proton 1.5 Gls

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,400 mi
Last recorded99,400 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls83,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ76 BUY
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2008 99,400 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Jan 2008 99,356 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 92,210 miles

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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J76 BUY is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J76 BUY, 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 J76 BUY registered?

J76 BUY is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J76 BUY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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