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J193 VEP

1991 Proton Gl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

102,221 mi
Last recorded102,221 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2007
Typical for 1991 Proton Gl78,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ193 VEP
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2007 102,221 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s/f backplate corroded

o/s and n/s/f c.v gaitors cracking

o/s n/s/f tyres on 3mm

radiator fins badly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2006 100,764 miles

heavy corrosion on o/s and n/s/r suspention arms

n/s cv gaitor perished

rear metal fuel pipes exessivly corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2006 100,764 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

heavy corrosion on rear suspention arms o/s and n/s/r

rear metal fuel pipes exesivly corroded

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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J193 VEP is a 1991 Proton Gl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J193 VEP, 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 J193 VEP registered?

J193 VEP is a 1991 Proton Gl, first registered on 12 December 1991.

Is J193 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J193 VEP shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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