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J152 SPB

1992 Proton 1.5 Gl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,239 mi
Last recorded78,239 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl74,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ152 SPB
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 78,239 miles

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

Oil leak

both outer sills corroding

front brake hoses perishing

front drop link bushes perishing

front lower arm bushes perishing

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre getting low and perishing

slight play in steering rack

various areas of bodywork corroding

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 6 Mar 2009 78,239 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both outer sills corroding

front brake hoses perishing

front drop link bushes perishing

front lower arm bushes perishing

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre getting low and perishing

slight play in steering rack

various areas of bodywork corroding

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2008 74,466 miles

front lower arm bushes perishing

front number plate cracked

both sills corroding

front drop link bushes perishing

rear exhaust silencer signs of age and has slight blow

rear number plate discoloured

slight play in steering rack

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 5 Mar 2008 74,466 miles

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

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

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

both sills corroding

front drop link bushes perishing

front lower arm bushes perishing

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust silencer signs of age and has slight blow

rear number plate discoloured

slight play in steering rack

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2007 69,829 miles

chips in screen

front drop links are perishing and worn

front number plate is cracked

rear shocks are corroding

slight play offside steering rack

trims missing

various dents and scratches over bodywork

Pass 8 Mar 2006 64,458 miles

sse advisory sheet

Fail 8 Mar 2006 64,458 miles

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

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

both front drop link rubbers perishing

both outer driveshaft gaitors perishing

front number plate cracked

nearside front indicator slightly pushed back

slight play in offside steering rack

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

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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J152 SPB is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J152 SPB, 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 J152 SPB registered?

J152 SPB is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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