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J498 RPM

1992 Proton 1.5 Gls

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,665 mi
Last recorded95,665 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls76,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ498 RPM
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 95,665 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 84,163 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 84,163 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 73,988 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 73,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 68,076 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 65,529 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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J498 RPM is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J498 RPM, 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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What year was J498 RPM registered?

J498 RPM is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 25 March 1992.

Is J498 RPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J498 RPM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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