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J316 EGT

1992 Proton 1.3 Gl

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

117,798 mi
Last recorded117,798 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl73,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ316 EGT
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2009 117,798 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

offside front brake pad is low

Pass 28 Nov 2008 99,530 miles

nearside front driveshaft gaitor is starting to perish

offside front steering rack has slight play

offside rear axle bush is starting to perish

Fail 26 Nov 2008 99,528 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front driveshaft gaitor is starting to perish

offside front steering rack has slight play

offside rear axle bush is starting to perish

Pass 13 Dec 2007 87,471 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 87,159 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 76,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2006 76,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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J316 EGT is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J316 EGT, 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 J316 EGT registered?

J316 EGT is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 19 March 1992.

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