MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Proton Gl?
Based on 5,105 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J189 DCL is a 1992 Proton Gl in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 J189 DCL, 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 J189 DCL registered?
J189 DCL is a 1992 Proton Gl, first registered on 17 February 1992.
Is J189 DCL safe to buy?
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