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J696 ECL

1992 Proton 1.5 Gl

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,759 mi
Last recorded133,759 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl74,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ696 ECL
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 133,759 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 126,751 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 126,749 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 121,998 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 121,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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J696 ECL is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J696 ECL, 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 J696 ECL registered?

J696 ECL is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 20 March 1992.

Is J696 ECL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J696 ECL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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