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J38 PDH

1992 Proton 1.3 Gl

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,065 mi
Last recorded52,065 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2006
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl73,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ38 PDH
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2006 52,065 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 52,065 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre badly cracked

o/s/r tyre low †n/s/r tyre low

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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J38 PDH is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J38 PDH, 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 J38 PDH registered?

J38 PDH is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 26 February 1992.

Is J38 PDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J38 PDH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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