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J229 VVN

1992 Proton 13 Gl

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,948 mi
Last recorded106,948 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2006
Typical for 1992 Proton 13 Gl72,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ229 VVN
MakeProton
Model13 Gl
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2006 106,948 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 98,446 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2005 98,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton 13 Gl?

Based on 618 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
3,952
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 66
Steering rack gaiter split 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Brake pipe excessively corroded 40
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 31
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J229 VVN is a 1992 Proton 13 Gl 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 1992 Proton 13 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 72,581 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 13 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J229 VVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 13 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this Proton 13 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J229 VVN registered?

J229 VVN is a 1992 Proton 13 Gl, first registered on 29 April 1992.

Is J229 VVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J229 VVN 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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