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J868 BYC

1991 Proton 1.3 Gl

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,769 mi
Last recorded117,769 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl75,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ868 BYC
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 117,769 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 117,769 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 117,181 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 117,181 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 12,093 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 11,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2008 113,985 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 113,980 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 1 May 2007 111,196 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 111,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 106,800 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 106,800 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J868 BYC is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Gl fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 832 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J868 BYC, 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 J868 BYC registered?

J868 BYC is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 14 August 1991.

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