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J831 DSL

1991 Proton 1.3 Gls

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,286 mi
Last recorded96,286 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls76,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ831 DSL
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2007 96,286 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both outer sills starting to corrode.

rear shocker shields corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 93,349 miles

fuel tank filler pipe slightly corrodded

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gls?

Based on 9,060 MOT tests across 1,924 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
3,239
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,924
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 730
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 723
Brake pipe excessively corroded 498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 437
Steering rack gaiter split 283
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J831 DSL is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 76,852 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J831 DSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J831 DSL registered?

J831 DSL is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 15 August 1991.

Is J831 DSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J831 DSL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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