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J790 TJB

1992 Proton 1.5 Gl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,436 mi
Last recorded89,436 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl74,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ790 TJB
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2009 89,436 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 81,274 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 81,211 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 74,480 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 74,400 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 66,660 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s front indicator lense damaged

n/s front trim loose

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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J790 TJB is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J790 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 J790 TJB registered?

J790 TJB is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 16 April 1992.

Is J790 TJB safe to buy?

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