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J951 CEX

1991 Proton 1.5 Gl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,458 mi
Last recorded87,458 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl79,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ951 CEX
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2017 87,458 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear arch/door shuts (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2016 85,315 miles

both outer sills corroded

both rear inner arches/door shuts corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2016 85,315 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer sills corroded

both rear inner arches/door shuts corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 82,571 miles

both outer sills weak

both rear shock absorber mounts weak/corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 79,571 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside outer center sill weak

rear axle rusty on offside near coil spring

Pass 17 Sep 2013 77,974 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2012 77,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 77,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 72,460 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 65,355 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 65,355 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 61,730 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both outer sills weak

offside rear arch corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2009 61,730 miles

both outer sills weak

offside rear arch corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2008 58,118 miles

both outer sill's rusty

nearside rear tyre getting close to wear bar's

Fail 18 Sep 2008 58,118 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sill's rusty

nearside rear tyre getting close to wear bar's

Pass 19 Sep 2007 54,064 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 54,064 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 49,694 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 45,860 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gl?

Based on 10,810 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
2,870
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 917
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 607
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 567
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 355
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J951 CEX is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 79,068 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 1.5 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 917 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J951 CEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J951 CEX is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 20 September 1991.

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