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J986 BYB

1991 Proton 1.3 Gls

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,231 mi
Last recorded116,231 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls76,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ986 BYB
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 116,231 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 116,229 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 108,853 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 108,785 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 100,481 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 100,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 92,217 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 86,584 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 86,582 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mtg loose, advise inspection

Pass 31 Aug 2006 83,481 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2005 81,545 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 81,545 miles

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

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

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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J986 BYB is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J986 BYB, 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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J986 BYB is a 1991 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 28 August 1991.

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