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J595 DPW

1992 Proton 1.5 Gls

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,117 mi
Last recorded104,117 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls76,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ595 DPW
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2011 104,117 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

radiator in poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2011 104,117 miles

radiator in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2010 102,743 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 101,451 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 101,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 99,006 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 99,006 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

Fail 9 Feb 2007 96,772 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 96,772 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 92,434 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 92,398 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear shockabsorber sleeves corroded

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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J595 DPW is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 609 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J595 DPW, 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 J595 DPW registered?

J595 DPW is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 20 January 1992.

Is J595 DPW safe to buy?

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