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J301 CRC

1991 Proton Gl

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,930 mi
Last recorded139,930 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1991 Proton Gl78,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ301 CRC
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 139,930 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 139,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 124,236 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limit bline

corrosion to both outer sills

heavy corrosion on rear subframe bline

security of o/s/f outer cv boot

security of steering rack gaitor

windscreen cracked

Pass 9 May 2006 121,662 miles

security of o/s/f c.v gaiter

Fail 4 May 2006 121,629 miles

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

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

condition of both front anti link arm upright bline

condition of front suspension

cororison on flexi ferrules

corroison on outer sill

general condition of bodywork

oil leak

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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J301 CRC is a 1991 Proton Gl in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J301 CRC, 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 J301 CRC registered?

J301 CRC is a 1991 Proton Gl, first registered on 9 September 1991.

Is J301 CRC safe to buy?

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