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J283 OTA

1992 Proton 1.5 Gls

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

69,834 mi
Last recorded69,834 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls76,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ283 OTA
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 69,834 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

water cap missing off radiator

whole floor pan and suspension arms / axels heavily corroded

Fail 8 May 2019 69,834 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

water cap missing off radiator

whole floor pan and suspension arms / axels heavily corroded

Fail 1 May 2019 69,796 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle More then 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe ()

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Both wheel arches have holes

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres cracking between tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 68,503 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 3 May 2018 68,492 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear tyres perished.

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 May 2017 67,065 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

NSF inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 May 2017 67,064 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

NSF inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 66,056 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2016 66,056 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 64,891 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on sidewall and tread.

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 May 2015 64,891 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Both rear tyres perishing on sidewall and tread.

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2014 63,743 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 9 May 2013 62,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2012 61,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 1 May 2012 61,336 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 59,966 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2010 58,409 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fail 5 May 2010 58,386 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

NO CLEAR CHECK FRONT PADS

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

Pass 14 May 2009 56,894 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 55,305 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 55,305 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 53,058 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 50,791 miles

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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J283 OTA is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 J283 OTA, 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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J283 OTA is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 21 April 1992.

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