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J970 ERH

1991 Proton Gl

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,427 mi
Last recorded67,427 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Proton Gl78,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ970 ERH
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 67,427 miles

Dust covers on rear shock absorbers corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger siderear view mirror taped up.

Surface corrosion on rear wheel arches.and rear part of outer sill o/s & n/s.

Fail 25 Sep 2008 67,420 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Dust covers on rear shock absorbers corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger siderear view mirror taped up.

Surface corrosion on rear wheel arches.and rear part of outer sill o/s & n/s.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 64,613 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 61,429 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2005 57,509 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Gl?

Based on 5,105 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,996
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 446
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 402
Steering rack gaiter split 328
Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 188
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J970 ERH is a 1991 Proton Gl in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J970 ERH, 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 J970 ERH registered?

J970 ERH is a 1991 Proton Gl, first registered on 30 September 1991.

Is J970 ERH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J970 ERH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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