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J812 XRM

1991 Proton 1.5 Gl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,745 mi
Last recorded89,745 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl79,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ812 XRM
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2013 89,745 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2012 87,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 87,548 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 87,548 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 84,257 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 84,257 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 81,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 81,203 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 76,064 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 71,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 65,994 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre cracked between treads

Pass 27 Sep 2006 59,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 54,277 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 54,277 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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J812 XRM is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J812 XRM, 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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J812 XRM is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 9 August 1991.

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