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J848 MTL

1992 Proton 1.5 Gls

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,233 mi
Last recorded99,233 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls76,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ848 MTL
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 99,233 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear arch has slight damage

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2009 83,886 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 83,550 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 74,833 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 74,833 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 66,255 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 65,938 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel filler neck corroded.

o/s/r tyre perished and worn near limit on inner edge.

rear wheel arches corroding.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 58,852 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 58,852 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 53,502 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gls?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 1,591 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
2,816
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 609
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 325
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 305
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231
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J848 MTL is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 76,657 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 609 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J848 MTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J848 MTL registered?

J848 MTL is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 5 June 1992.

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