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J271 VSX

1992 Proton 1.3 Gl

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,413 mi
Last recorded44,413 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl73,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ271 VSX
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 44,413 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,847 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 42,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,375 miles

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

rear axle is slightly corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2011 39,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear axle is slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 36,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 36,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,651 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r sill corroded & weak

Pass 13 Aug 2008 30,764 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 30,281 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 30,281 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 28,276 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 28,276 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear 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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J271 VSX is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J271 VSX, 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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What year was J271 VSX registered?

J271 VSX is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 25 March 1992.

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