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J279 MKN

1992 Proton 15 Gls

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,604 mi
Last recorded82,604 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 Proton 15 Gls79,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ279 MKN
MakeProton
Model15 Gls
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 82,604 miles

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

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

off side rear outer sill damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2007 79,602 miles

clutch pedel rubber well worn

Fail 26 Sep 2007 79,602 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

clutch pedel rubber well worn

Pass 3 Oct 2006 75,816 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 75,816 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 70,649 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

metal object in off side front tyre

How Reliable is the Proton 15 Gls?

Based on 429 MOT tests across 171 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,629
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 54
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 31
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17
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J279 MKN is a 1992 Proton 15 Gls in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Proton 15 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 79,502 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 15 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J279 MKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 15 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this Proton 15 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J279 MKN registered?

J279 MKN is a 1992 Proton 15 Gls, first registered on 14 February 1992.

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