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J976 GTN

1991 Proton Gl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

89,167 mi
Last recorded89,167 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1991 Proton Gl78,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ976 GTN
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 89,167 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 89,167 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 85,250 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 85,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2007 85,220 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre wall cracking in places

Pass 25 Oct 2005 81,554 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 81,554 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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J976 GTN is a 1991 Proton Gl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J976 GTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J976 GTN?

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What year was J976 GTN registered?

J976 GTN is a 1991 Proton Gl, first registered on 2 September 1991.

Is J976 GTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J976 GTN shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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