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J42 CAU

1991 Proton Gl

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,001 mi
Last recorded66,001 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2007
Typical for 1991 Proton Gl78,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ42 CAU
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2007 66,001 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 66,001 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 65,777 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 65,777 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 65,206 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2005 65,206 miles

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.

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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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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