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J454 SOM

1991 Proton 13 Gl

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,814 mi
Last recorded143,814 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Proton 13 Gl96,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ454 SOM
MakeProton
Model13 Gl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 143,814 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 143,806 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 136,336 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 129,824 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 124,250 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 124,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

How Reliable is the Proton 13 Gl?

Based on 618 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
3,952
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 66
Steering rack gaiter split 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Brake pipe excessively corroded 40
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 31
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J454 SOM is a 1991 Proton 13 Gl in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Proton 13 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 96,408 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 13 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J454 SOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 13 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Proton 13 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J454 SOM registered?

J454 SOM is a 1991 Proton 13 Gl, first registered on 28 October 1991.

Is J454 SOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J454 SOM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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