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J878 BYC

1991 Proton Gls

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,191 mi
Last recorded176,191 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Proton Gls77,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ878 BYC
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 176,191 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2007 169,133 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 169,133 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 162,002 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 161,844 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 151,018 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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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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