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J549 PNB

1992 Proton 1.5 Gl

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,060 mi
Last recorded88,060 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl74,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ549 PNB
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 88,060 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 88,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

fuel filler & breather corroded

Pass 6 May 2009 86,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 86,579 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 84,997 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 84,985 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 82,332 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 80,630 miles

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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J549 PNB is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J549 PNB, 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 J549 PNB registered?

J549 PNB is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 30 March 1992.

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