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J523 YWT

1992 Proton 1.3 Gls

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

62,219 mi
Last recorded62,219 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.3 Gls76,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ523 YWT
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2013 62,219 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 61,697 miles

slight brake binding n/s/f

Fail 6 Oct 2011 60,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sun roof repaired for leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,682 miles

sun roof repaired for leak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 59,438 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 59,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 58,107 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 58,107 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 55,511 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 55,448 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 51,889 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2007 51,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 47,698 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gls?

Based on 9,060 MOT tests across 1,924 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
3,239
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,924
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 730
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 723
Brake pipe excessively corroded 498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 437
Steering rack gaiter split 283
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J523 YWT is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gls in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1992 Proton 1.3 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 76,008 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J523 YWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J523 YWT registered?

J523 YWT is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 27 January 1992.

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The MOT history for J523 YWT shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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