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J118 GAS

1992 Proton 1.5 Gl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,116 mi
Last recorded106,116 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2006
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl74,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ118 GAS
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2006 106,116 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 106,114 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 104,667 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 104,656 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gl?

Based on 10,810 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
2,870
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 917
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 607
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 567
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 355
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J118 GAS is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 74,670 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 917 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J118 GAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J118 GAS registered?

J118 GAS is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 6 March 1992.

Is J118 GAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J118 GAS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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