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J923 KBV

1991 Proton 1.3 Gl

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

125,388 mi
Last recorded125,388 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2006
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl75,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ923 KBV
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2006 125,388 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 120,352 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 120,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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J923 KBV is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 J923 KBV, 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 J923 KBV registered?

J923 KBV is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 18 October 1991.

Is J923 KBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J923 KBV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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