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J853 PPD

1991 Proton 1.3 Gl

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,275 mi
Last recorded89,275 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl75,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ853 PPD
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 89,275 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 84,971 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 82,927 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 82,885 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2017 78,744 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in side walls

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 71,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 70,862 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 23 Apr 2014 69,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking up

Pass 27 Nov 2012 67,431 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 67,431 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 65,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine leaking oil from somewhere.

engine sump damaged.

front exhaust outer flex broken.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 64,030 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 62,045 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2008 59,989 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 57,983 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 57,958 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 56,323 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 54,484 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gl?

Based on 9,876 MOT tests across 2,190 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,755
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 832
constant velocity joint gaiter split 738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 729
Brake pipe excessively corroded 538
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 477
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J853 PPD is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 75,737 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.3 Gl fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 832 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J853 PPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J853 PPD registered?

J853 PPD is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 14 November 1991.

Is J853 PPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J853 PPD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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