MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,833 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gls?
Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 1,591 vehicles.
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J838 BYD is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 83,662 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 609 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J838 BYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Proton 1.5 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J838 BYD registered?
J838 BYD is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 30 August 1991.
Is J838 BYD safe to buy?
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