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J799 WPU

1991 Proton 1.5 Gl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,476 mi
Last recorded121,476 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl79,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ799 WPU
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 121,476 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 119,670 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 119,663 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 11,734 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 115,584 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 112,506 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 112,409 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 105,693 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2005 105,693 miles

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

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

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

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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J799 WPU is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J799 WPU, 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 J799 WPU registered?

J799 WPU is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 20 September 1991.

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