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J225 PPA

1991 Proton Gl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,192 mi
Last recorded132,192 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2009
Typical for 1991 Proton Gl78,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ225 PPA
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2009 132,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2008 128,544 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

brake fluid master cylinder level low

corrosion on nearside rear inner sill

Fail 14 May 2008 128,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

brake fluid master cylinder level low

corrosion on nearside rear inner sill

Pass 15 Jun 2007 122,941 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 122,941 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion on nearside rear outer sill

gearbox oil leak

radiator leaking

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to side skirts fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2006 115,246 miles

ner side door mirror glass cracked

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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J225 PPA is a 1991 Proton Gl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J225 PPA, 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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J225 PPA is a 1991 Proton Gl, first registered on 14 August 1991.

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