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J166 EEX

1992 Proton Gl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,049 mi
Last recorded68,049 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 Proton Gl74,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ166 EEX
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 68,049 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 68,049 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 60,243 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 60,243 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2006 51,984 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 51,984 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 48,221 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Gl?

Based on 5,105 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,996
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 446
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 402
Steering rack gaiter split 328
Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 188
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J166 EEX is a 1992 Proton 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 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 74,568 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 446 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J166 EEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Proton Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J166 EEX registered?

J166 EEX is a 1992 Proton Gl, first registered on 11 March 1992.

Is J166 EEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J166 EEX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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