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J291 OTA

1992 Proton 1.5 Gls

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,750 mi
Last recorded123,750 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2006
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls76,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ291 OTA
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2006 123,750 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 123,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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J291 OTA is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J291 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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What year was J291 OTA registered?

J291 OTA is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 27 April 1992.

Is J291 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J291 OTA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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