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J288 MLM

1992 Proton 1.3 Gl

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,596 mi
Last recorded82,596 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl73,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ288 MLM
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 82,596 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 81,817 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 81,816 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 80,835 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 80,834 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 79,976 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 79,945 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 79,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 76,786 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 74,024 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 72,150 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both&sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 72,150 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Headlamp aim too high Both&sides (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both&sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 70,198 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 67,891 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 67,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 65,694 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 62,377 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 59,639 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 56,935 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 56,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,704 miles

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

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

body damage to near side rear

near side front indicator lense cracked

Pass 19 May 2008 49,925 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

radiator core deteriorating

Pass 21 May 2007 45,691 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 40,989 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)

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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J288 MLM is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J288 MLM, 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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J288 MLM is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 10 February 1992.

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