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J959 MOD

1991 Proton 1.5 Gls

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,667 mi
Last recorded96,667 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls83,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ959 MOD
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 96,667 miles

offside and nearside front tyres on 2mm towards inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2009 93,743 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 93,743 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 91,964 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm.

offside rear main brake pipe to wheel cylinder starting to corrode.

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode.

offside rear shock absorber dust cover corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2007 89,042 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm towards inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre on 2mm towards inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2007 89,038 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm towards inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre on 2mm towards inner edge and screw in tread

Pass 6 Nov 2006 84,522 miles

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

advise front pipe to manifold gasket slightly blowing

Pass 5 Nov 2005 79,150 miles

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

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

offside rear inner wheelarch startingto corrode in boot

Fail 26 Oct 2005 79,142 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

offside rear inner wheelarch startingto corrode

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gls?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 1,591 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
2,816
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 609
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 325
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 305
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231
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J959 MOD is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 83,662 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 609 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J959 MOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J959 MOD is a 1991 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 19 September 1991.

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