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J396 ETU

1991 Proton Gl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,263 mi
Last recorded55,263 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
Typical for 1991 Proton Gl78,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ396 ETU
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2008 55,263 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 55,263 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 49,801 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 49,801 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 45,825 miles

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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J396 ETU is a 1991 Proton Gl in Blue with a 1,468cc 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 J396 ETU, 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 J396 ETU registered?

J396 ETU is a 1991 Proton Gl, first registered on 17 October 1991.

Is J396 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J396 ETU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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