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J683 TPB

1992 Proton Gl

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,771 mi
Last recorded74,771 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Proton Gl74,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ683 TPB
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 74,771 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2010 69,983 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

ns/os front break hoses very slightly perishing

Pass 17 Jun 2009 68,892 miles

o/s rear axle light corosion

Fail 17 Jun 2009 68,892 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

o/s rear axle light corosion

Pass 26 Jun 2008 64,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 59,098 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 59,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 56,554 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 56,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

How Reliable is the Proton Gl?

Based on 5,105 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,996
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 446
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 402
Steering rack gaiter split 328
Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 188
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J683 TPB is a 1992 Proton Gl in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Proton Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 74,568 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 446 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J683 TPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Proton Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J683 TPB registered?

J683 TPB is a 1992 Proton Gl, first registered on 20 June 1992.

Is J683 TPB safe to buy?

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