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J686 UMO

1992 Proton Gl

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,633 mi
Last recorded59,633 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Proton Gl74,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ686 UMO
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 59,633 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 50,978 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 50,708 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 43,048 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 42,928 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,997 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 32,997 miles

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

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

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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J686 UMO is a 1992 Proton Gl in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J686 UMO, 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 J686 UMO registered?

J686 UMO is a 1992 Proton Gl, first registered on 31 March 1992.

Is J686 UMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J686 UMO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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