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J766 TJB

1992 Proton 1.5 Gl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

60,926 mi
Last recorded60,926 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl74,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ766 TJB
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2010 60,926 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

some coroshion on rear outer sills

some visual smoke

Pass 28 Apr 2009 59,024 miles

all underbody brake pipes covered in underseal

nearside outer CV giater has slight leak

offside front brake partially siezed

offside front shock absorber casing badly corroded but functioning

steering rack has slight play nearside

Fail 28 Apr 2009 59,024 miles

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

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

all underbody brake pipes covered in underseal

nearside outer CV giater has slight leak

offside front brake partially siezed

offside front shock absorber casing badly corroded but functioning

steering rack has slight play nearside

Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,985 miles

front brake pipes have some corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2008 56,985 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 9 May 2007 55,058 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 55,057 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front sub-frame corroded

minor leak from nearside CV gaiter

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 May 2006 63,397 miles

all 4 tyres have sidewalls with slight perishing

Fail 10 May 2006 63,397 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres have sidewalls with slight perishing

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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J766 TJB is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 J766 TJB, 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 J766 TJB registered?

J766 TJB is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 12 March 1992.

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