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J848 DBE

1991 Proton 1.5 Gl

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2007
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,967 mi
Last recorded95,967 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2006
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl79,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ848 DBE
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2006 95,967 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 95,967 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 90,805 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 90,805 miles

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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J848 DBE is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl in White 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 J848 DBE, 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 J848 DBE registered?

J848 DBE is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 31 October 1991.

Is J848 DBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J848 DBE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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