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J878 GST

1992 Proton 1.3 Gl

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

26,422 mi
Last recorded26,422 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl73,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ878 GST
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 26,422 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 26,403 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Worn down to metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 17,823 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 9,495 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 9,493 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 7,834 miles

the previous year the mileage was wrongly recorded it should have been 6842

Pass 3 Feb 2022 66,842 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 5,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2013 5,513 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 5,513 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 4,655 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 4,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 4,586 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 4,534 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 4,488 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 4,452 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 4,452 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 4,432 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 4,415 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gl?

Based on 9,876 MOT tests across 2,190 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,755
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 832
constant velocity joint gaiter split 738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 729
Brake pipe excessively corroded 538
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 477
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J878 GST is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 73,893 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.3 Gl fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 832 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J878 GST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J878 GST is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 11 June 1992.

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