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J107 SEL

1992 Proton 1.3 Gl

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,296 mi
Last recorded122,296 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl73,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ107 SEL
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 122,296 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

near-side wiper arm mount requires attension

temperary repair made to offside rear door handle

Fail 30 Aug 2012 122,296 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

near-side wiper arm mount requires attension

Pass 1 Sep 2011 112,844 miles

brake warning lamp on

corrosion starting on all suspension parts & brake discs

drivers door.& both rear door handles faulty

Pass 25 Jun 2010 112,842 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 109,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/rear outer door handle broken

Fail 23 Jun 2009 109,840 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/rear outer door handle broken

Pass 24 Jun 2008 108,518 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 108,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 98,530 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 98,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2006 89,650 miles

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

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

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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J107 SEL is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 Gl fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 832 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J107 SEL, 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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J107 SEL is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 30 March 1992.

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