MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,039 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
initial corrosion on all flexi hose ends.cv joint noise when driven
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
The underneath of this vehicle is starting to corrode and has been coated with underseal.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Proton Gl?
Based on 5,105 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J43 CTS is a 1991 Proton Gl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 J43 CTS, 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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J43 CTS is a 1991 Proton Gl, first registered on 1 August 1991.
Is J43 CTS safe to buy?
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