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J974 EFG

1991 Proton Gls

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,941 mi
Last recorded22,941 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2007
Typical for 1991 Proton Gls77,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ974 EFG
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2007 22,941 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Jul 2007 22,893 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

off side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2006 18,343 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Gls?

Based on 3,834 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,136
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 382
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 345
Brake pipe excessively corroded 201
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 131
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J974 EFG is a 1991 Proton Gls in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Proton Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 77,610 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J974 EFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was J974 EFG registered?

J974 EFG is a 1991 Proton Gls, first registered on 19 August 1991.

Is J974 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J974 EFG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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