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J185 ENU

1992 Proton 1.5 Gl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,631 mi
Last recorded157,631 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl74,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ185 ENU
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 157,631 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant leaking from thermostat area, top hose and bottom hose and radiator

corrosion to inner wing (in front of battery tray) on the offside front, not within prescribed areas

front and rear bumper trims held on by tape

front windscreen starting to de-laminate around edges

offside rear passenger door can not be opened from outside the vehicle

radiator very badly deteriorating

Fail 7 Apr 2010 157,620 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant leaking from thermostat area, top hose and bottom hose and radiator

corrosion to inner wing (in front of battery tray) on the offside front, not within prescribed areas

front and rear bumper trims held on by tape

front windscreen starting to de-laminate around edges

offside rear passenger door can not be opened from outside the vehicle

radiator very badly deteriorating

Pass 3 Mar 2009 151,426 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 149,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear light lens cracked

rear axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2007 147,751 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 147,739 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside rear passenger door does not open from the outside

Pass 10 Mar 2006 145,062 miles

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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J185 ENU is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J185 ENU, 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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J185 ENU is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 24 April 1992.

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