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J31 GNJ

1992 Proton 1.3 Gl

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,150 mi
Last recorded98,150 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl73,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 GNJ
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2012 98,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

trailer electrical socket is insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2011 95,495 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

small cracks to off-side mirror

Pass 23 Feb 2010 91,072 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 91,072 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 85,039 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 85,039 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 79,999 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 79,999 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 74,037 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 74,032 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 69,775 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 69,775 miles

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

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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J31 GNJ is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J31 GNJ, 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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J31 GNJ is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 4 March 1992.

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