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J484 VKG

1992 Proton 1.5 Gls

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,144 mi
Last recorded100,144 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls76,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ484 VKG
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 100,144 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 100,142 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 96,434 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 96,430 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 93,288 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s rear brake drum back plate slightly corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 93,269 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s rear brake drum back plate slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 90,396 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 90,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 88,740 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 87,071 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 84,972 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 84,972 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 83,606 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 83,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 81,301 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 78,729 miles

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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J484 VKG is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J484 VKG, 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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J484 VKG is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 24 June 1992.

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