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J502 RPM

1992 Proton 1.3 Gl

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,421 mi
Last recorded140,421 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl73,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ502 RPM
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 140,421 miles

N/S/R WINDOW MISSING

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2013 140,400 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/S/R WINDOW MISSING

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 138,995 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 137,203 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 134,074 miles

Front chassis crossmember damaged

Nearside front sidelight taped

Offside front indicator lens taped

Windscreen scratched

Fail 21 Apr 2010 134,070 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front chassis crossmember damaged

Nearside front sidelight taped

Offside front indicator lens taped

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen scratched

Pass 30 Apr 2009 130,458 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 130,401 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 126,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 122,522 miles

N/S FRONT OUTER C.V. GAITER PERISHING AND GLUED

n/s front indicator lens taped

Fail 23 Apr 2007 122,522 miles

N/S FRONT OUTER C.V. GAITER PERISHING AND GLUED

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s front indicator lens taped

Fail 20 Apr 2006 117,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s steering rack gaiter and both C.V. gaiters perishing.o/s anti roll bar link slight movement.slight corrosion n/s rear inner wing.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 117,942 miles

o/s steering rack gaiter and both C.V. gaiters perishing.o/s anti roll bar link slight movement.slight corrosion n/s rear inner wing.

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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J502 RPM is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl in Red 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 J502 RPM, 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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J502 RPM is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 15 April 1992.

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