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J35 VMO

1992 Proton 1.3 Gl

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,326 mi
Last recorded96,326 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl73,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ35 VMO
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 96,326 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2014 94,860 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

front/rear tyres perishing

grease around offside/nearside outer cv boots

metal brake pipes undersealed/greased

Pass 4 May 2013 93,513 miles

Oil leak

front/rear tyres perishing

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 4 May 2013 93,513 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front/rear tyres perishing

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 21 May 2012 92,135 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 90,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

boot flooring slightly corroded

grease around both front cv boots

repairs made to centre exhaust

Pass 15 May 2010 88,954 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 87,514 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 85,956 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 85,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 84,661 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 83,313 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 82,236 miles

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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J35 VMO is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J35 VMO, 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 J35 VMO registered?

J35 VMO is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 18 May 1992.

Is J35 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J35 VMO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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