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J245 MCP

1992 Proton 1.3 Gl

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,208 mi
Last recorded115,208 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl73,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ245 MCP
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 115,208 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 115,207 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2008 110,017 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 110,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 105,680 miles

osr and nsr trailing arms slight corrosion

slight corroion ns outer sill

Pass 4 Aug 2006 102,190 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 102,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 98,056 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 98,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gl?

Based on 9,876 MOT tests across 2,190 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,755
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 832
constant velocity joint gaiter split 738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 729
Brake pipe excessively corroded 538
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 477
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J245 MCP is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 73,893 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 1.3 Gl fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 832 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J245 MCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J245 MCP is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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