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J990 VEG

1992 Proton 1.3 Ge

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,525 mi
Last recorded139,525 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.3 Ge72,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ990 VEG
MakeProton
Model1.3 Ge
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2009 139,525 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2008 129,202 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 129,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 118,855 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 118,855 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 108,101 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Ge?

Based on 4,261 MOT tests across 1,026 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
2,893
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 340
constant velocity joint gaiter split 325
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Brake pipe excessively corroded 249
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
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J990 VEG is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Ge in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Proton 1.3 Ge models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 72,011 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 1.3 Ge fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J990 VEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Ge typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this Proton 1.3 Ge is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J990 VEG registered?

J990 VEG is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Ge, first registered on 8 July 1992.

Is J990 VEG safe to buy?

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