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J835 NBW

1991 Proton 1.3 Gls

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,349 mi
Last recorded133,349 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls76,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ835 NBW
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2009 133,349 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 127,668 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 127,668 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 122,662 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 122,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 116,579 miles

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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J835 NBW is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J835 NBW, 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 J835 NBW registered?

J835 NBW is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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