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J979 ERH

1991 Proton 1.3 Gls

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

55,095 mi
Last recorded55,095 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls76,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ979 ERH
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2014 55,095 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery mounting corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2013 50,335 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 50,335 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 46,601 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 46,601 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

battery carrier corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,581 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 45,581 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,793 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 44,793 miles

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

battery box corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,365 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 44,365 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 43,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 43,545 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 41,707 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 40,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 40,388 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 39,495 miles

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

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gls?

Based on 9,060 MOT tests across 1,924 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
3,239
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,924
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 730
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 723
Brake pipe excessively corroded 498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 437
Steering rack gaiter split 283
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J979 ERH is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 76,852 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 1.3 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J979 ERH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J979 ERH is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 12 October 1991.

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