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J809 LBG

1991 Proton 1.3 Ge

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,989 mi
Last recorded136,989 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Ge78,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ809 LBG
MakeProton
Model1.3 Ge
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 136,989 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 136,989 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 130,226 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 124,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 124,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 116,682 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 116,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 113,007 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 112,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Ge?

Based on 4,261 MOT tests across 1,026 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
2,893
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 340
constant velocity joint gaiter split 325
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Brake pipe excessively corroded 249
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
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J809 LBG is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Ge in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1991 Proton 1.3 Ge models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 78,838 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 1.3 Ge fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J809 LBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was J809 LBG registered?

J809 LBG is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Ge, first registered on 25 October 1991.

Is J809 LBG safe to buy?

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