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J578 FHT

1991 Proton Gls

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,567 mi
Last recorded74,567 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Proton Gls77,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ578 FHT
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2008 74,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2007 65,900 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 62,036 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 62,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 58,009 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Gls?

Based on 3,834 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,136
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 382
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 345
Brake pipe excessively corroded 201
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 131
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J578 FHT is a 1991 Proton Gls in Silver 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 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 77,610 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J578 FHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Proton Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J578 FHT registered?

J578 FHT is a 1991 Proton Gls, first registered on 11 December 1991.

Is J578 FHT safe to buy?

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