MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Ge?
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J542 HCD is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Ge in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1992 Proton 1.3 Ge models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 72,011 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 Ge fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J542 HCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Proton 1.3 Ge typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this Proton 1.3 Ge is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J542 HCD registered?
J542 HCD is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Ge, first registered on 3 March 1992.
Is J542 HCD safe to buy?
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