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J257 YAK

1992 Proton 1.5 Gl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,020 mi
Last recorded43,020 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl74,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ257 YAK
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 43,020 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 43,020 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 41,484 miles

slight noise from rear service and parking brake when applied advise inspection slight surface corrosion on o/s/r outer sill

Pass 28 Jan 2008 40,781 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 40,781 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 39,511 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 39,511 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 37,422 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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J257 YAK is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J257 YAK, 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 J257 YAK registered?

J257 YAK is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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