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J438 YWT

1992 Proton 1.3 Ge

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,709 mi
Last recorded56,709 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.3 Ge72,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ438 YWT
MakeProton
Model1.3 Ge
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 56,709 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 56,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Dec 2007 53,681 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 53,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 9 Jan 2007 50,210 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 50,210 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Jan 2006 45,779 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 45,779 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Ge?

Based on 4,261 MOT tests across 1,026 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
2,893
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 340
constant velocity joint gaiter split 325
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Brake pipe excessively corroded 249
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
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J438 YWT is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Ge in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Proton 1.3 Ge models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 72,011 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 Ge fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J438 YWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Ge typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this Proton 1.3 Ge is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J438 YWT registered?

J438 YWT is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Ge, first registered on 17 January 1992.

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