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J494 GFM

1992 Proton 1.5 Gl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,660 mi
Last recorded153,660 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl74,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ494 GFM
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 153,660 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 149,532 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 149,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 145,112 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 140,118 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gl?

Based on 10,810 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
2,870
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 917
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 607
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 567
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 355
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J494 GFM is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 74,670 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.5 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 917 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J494 GFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J494 GFM registered?

J494 GFM is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 20 February 1992.

Is J494 GFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J494 GFM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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