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J596 AUY

1991 Proton Gl

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

112,922 mi
Last recorded112,922 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1991 Proton Gl78,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ596 AUY
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2008 112,922 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 106,057 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 106,057 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 97,811 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 97,784 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 90,961 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 90,960 miles

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

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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J596 AUY is a 1991 Proton Gl in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J596 AUY, 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 J596 AUY registered?

J596 AUY is a 1991 Proton Gl, first registered on 5 August 1991.

Is J596 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J596 AUY shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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