MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,001 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on both outer sills
slight play in steering rack
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on both outer sills
slight play in steering rack
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
disc pads cannot be seen properly
rear suspension axle is very rusty in places
slight rusting on most metal brake pipes
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
disc pads cannot be seen
slight rusting on brake pipes
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
disc pads cannot be seen properly
slight rusting on metal brake pipes
How Reliable is the Proton Gl?
Based on 5,105 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J42 CAU is a 1991 Proton Gl in Blue with a 1,298cc 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 J42 CAU, 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 J42 CAU registered?
J42 CAU is a 1991 Proton Gl, first registered on 3 August 1991.
Is J42 CAU safe to buy?
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