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J850 VVX

1991 Proton 1.5 Gls

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,493 mi
Last recorded164,493 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls83,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ850 VVX
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 164,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear outer sills starting to corrode.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 162,840 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

manifold heat shield insecure

radiator in poor condition

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 162,840 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

manifold heat shield insecure

radiator in poor condition

Fail 19 Jul 2007 160,865 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

radiator in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2007 160,865 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

radiator in poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2006 157,952 miles

exhaust emits blue smoke but not excessive

o/s outer sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 28 Jun 2005 151,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f roof corroded

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gls?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 1,591 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
2,816
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 609
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 325
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 305
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231
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J850 VVX is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J850 VVX, 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 J850 VVX registered?

J850 VVX is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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