MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,379 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside door mirror
all suspension bushes starting to perish
general corrosion of vehicle - floor/sills/chassis atec - not excesive
nearside rear tyre starting to perish
slight smoke out exhaust
steering rack slight play
All suspension bushes starting to perish slightly
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
General condition of vehicle floor sills chassis etc
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear tyre slightly perished
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
All suspension bushes starting to perish slightly
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
General condition of vehicle floor sills chassis etc
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear tyre slightly perished
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake imbalance 22%
nearside rear tyre perishing
windscreen marked
both rear suspension arms
How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gl?
Based on 9,876 MOT tests across 2,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J297 ESR is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 J297 ESR, 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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What year was J297 ESR registered?
J297 ESR is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 6 January 1992.
Is J297 ESR safe to buy?
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