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J497 OKP

1992 Proton 1.3 Gl

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,879 mi
Last recorded57,879 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl73,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ497 OKP
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 57,879 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 57,874 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 56,878 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 55,452 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 55,452 miles

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

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

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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J497 OKP is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl in Green 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 J497 OKP, 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 J497 OKP registered?

J497 OKP is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 20 June 1992.

Is J497 OKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J497 OKP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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