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J892 MOD

1991 Proton Gl

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

105,048 mi
Last recorded105,048 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2008
Typical for 1991 Proton Gl78,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ892 MOD
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2008 105,048 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

brake master cylinder level slightly low(pads not visible)

free play at steering wheel

nearside sill panel damaged

offside front inner arch area corroded(welded from engine bay side)

offside outer c/v boot perishing

rear axle mounting rubber bushes worn

rear shock caseings corroded/nearside rear shock damp

slight play nearside front top strut area

steering rack worn****

Pass 15 Feb 2007 101,283 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 101,283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake judder offside front-fuel tank straps corroded-rear shock shrouds corroded and nearside rear damp-front exhaust section corroded

free play at steering wheel on limit**-steering rack worn**- movement to offside front top strut mounting***

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside sill panel damaged and corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2006 88,913 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Feb 2006 88,913 miles

slight play in steering rack

How Reliable is the Proton Gl?

Based on 5,105 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,996
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 446
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 402
Steering rack gaiter split 328
Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 188
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J892 MOD is a 1991 Proton Gl in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1991 Proton Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 78,879 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 446 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J892 MOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Proton Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J892 MOD registered?

J892 MOD is a 1991 Proton Gl, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J892 MOD safe to buy?

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