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J17 RBJ

1992 Proton 1.5 Gls

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,157 mi
Last recorded118,157 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls76,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 RBJ
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 118,157 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 118,066 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 113,617 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 110,336 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 110,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gls?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 1,591 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
2,816
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 609
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 325
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 305
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231
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J17 RBJ is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 76,657 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 1.5 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 609 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J17 RBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J17 RBJ registered?

J17 RBJ is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 30 March 1992.

Is J17 RBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 RBJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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