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J153 ERR

1992 Proton 1.5 Gl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,074 mi
Last recorded64,074 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2008
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl74,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ153 ERR
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2008 64,074 miles

both c/v gaiters perished

both rear suspension arms corroded

corrosion on o/side sill at rear

n/side rear wheel arch corroded

o/side rear tyre low on tread

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

Fail 16 Jan 2008 64,074 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

both c/v gaiters perished

both rear suspension arms corroded

corrosion on o/side sill at rear

n/side rear wheel arch corroded

o/side rear tyre low on tread

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

Fail 15 Jan 2007 61,543 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both c/v gaiters starting to perish

o/side front tyre close to wear limit on inner edge

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

Pass 15 Jan 2007 61,543 miles

both c/v gaiters starting to perish

o/side front tyre close to wear limit on inner edge

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

Pass 16 Jan 2006 58,277 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 58,277 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

c/v gaiters srarting to perish

slight corrosion on o/side sill at rear

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

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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J153 ERR is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J153 ERR, 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 J153 ERR registered?

J153 ERR is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 16 May 1992.

Is J153 ERR safe to buy?

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