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J529 KDL

1992 Proton 1.5 Gl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,469 mi
Last recorded98,469 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl74,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ529 KDL
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 98,469 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 98,469 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 95,092 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 95,087 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 91,976 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 91,912 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 88,402 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 7 Jun 2012 88,333 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2011 84,647 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Jun 2011 84,647 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Jun 2010 81,085 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 79,035 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 79,035 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 77,653 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 May 2008 77,653 miles

Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 75,996 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 75,996 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2006 73,484 miles

nearside mirror craked but fine for mot

offside mirror been replaced with a smaller one

rad leaking

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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J529 KDL is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 917 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J529 KDL, 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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J529 KDL is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 5 June 1992.

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