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J896 LLF

1991 Proton Gls

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,718 mi
Last recorded84,718 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Proton Gls77,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ896 LLF
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2007 84,718 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 84,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 75,968 miles

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Fail 29 Jul 2006 75,968 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 64,295 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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J896 LLF is a 1991 Proton Gls in Silver with a 1,298cc 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 J896 LLF, 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 J896 LLF registered?

J896 LLF is a 1991 Proton Gls, first registered on 21 August 1991.

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