MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,191 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
advise both rear shock absorber dust covers rotten
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Proton Gls?
Based on 3,834 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.
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J878 BYC is a 1991 Proton Gls in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 J878 BYC, 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 J878 BYC registered?
J878 BYC is a 1991 Proton Gls, first registered on 22 August 1991.
Is J878 BYC safe to buy?
The MOT history for J878 BYC 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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