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J835 FGA

1991 Proton 1.5 Gl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,374 mi
Last recorded72,374 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl79,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ835 FGA
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2008 72,374 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode at rear.

Fail 29 Jan 2008 72,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both outer sills starting to corrode at rear.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 70,886 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Unable to see rear metal brake pipes due to covers

Pass 8 Feb 2006 69,164 miles

Nearside and offside rear suspension arms starting to corrode

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

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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J835 FGA is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J835 FGA, 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 J835 FGA registered?

J835 FGA is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 9 August 1991.

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