MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,873 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
corrosion to o/s/f floor at sill
unable to open n/s/r door to check prescribed areas.
How Reliable is the Proton Gl?
Based on 5,105 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J897 YWJ is a 1991 Proton Gl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1991 Proton Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 78,879 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 446 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J897 YWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Proton Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Proton Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J897 YWJ registered?
J897 YWJ is a 1991 Proton Gl, first registered on 20 September 1991.
Is J897 YWJ safe to buy?
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