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J162 FPW

1992 Proton 1.3 Gl

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,415 mi
Last recorded96,415 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl73,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ162 FPW
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 96,415 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 92,176 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 87,951 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 87,951 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 83,801 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 83,801 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 79,181 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 74,692 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 71,332 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 68,677 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 68,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2007 65,555 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 65,555 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 62,572 miles

rear shockabsorber casings and top mounts and bushes deteriorated

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gl?

Based on 9,876 MOT tests across 2,190 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,755
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 832
constant velocity joint gaiter split 738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 729
Brake pipe excessively corroded 538
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 477
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J162 FPW is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 73,893 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.3 Gl fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 832 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J162 FPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J162 FPW registered?

J162 FPW is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 29 June 1992.

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