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J279 OSD

1992 Proton Gls

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,820 mi
Last recorded58,820 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2007
Typical for 1992 Proton Gls78,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ279 OSD
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2007 58,820 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 58,820 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

foot brake pedal travel

Pass 13 Apr 2006 49,177 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 49,177 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton Gls?

Based on 3,834 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,136
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 382
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 345
Brake pipe excessively corroded 201
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 131
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J279 OSD is a 1992 Proton Gls in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Proton Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 78,192 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J279 OSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was J279 OSD registered?

J279 OSD is a 1992 Proton Gls, first registered on 24 April 1992.

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