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J976 BCJ

1991 Proton Gls

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,076 mi
Last recorded70,076 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2006
Typical for 1991 Proton Gls77,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ976 BCJ
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2006 70,076 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 69,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 57,091 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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J976 BCJ is a 1991 Proton Gls in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 J976 BCJ, 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 J976 BCJ registered?

J976 BCJ is a 1991 Proton Gls, first registered on 9 August 1991.

Is J976 BCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J976 BCJ shows 3 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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