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J196 SNV

1992 Proton 1.3 Gl

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,500 mi
Last recorded91,500 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl73,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ196 SNV
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 91,500 miles

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

Offside rear suspension bump stop insecure.

Radiator in poor condition

Rear shockabsorber dust covers deteriorated and corroded.

engine burning oil and emmiting blue smoke (not considered to be dense blue smoke tho)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 91,500 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear suspension bump stop insecure.

Radiator in poor condition

Rear shockabsorber dust covers deteriorated and corroded.

engine burning oil and emmiting blue smoke (not considered to be dense blue smoke tho)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 85,046 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 81,031 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 73,876 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 73,876 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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J196 SNV is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J196 SNV, 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 J196 SNV registered?

J196 SNV is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 24 June 1992.

Is J196 SNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J196 SNV 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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