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J656 LJX

1992 Proton Gls

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

56,174 mi
Last recorded56,174 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1992 Proton Gls78,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ656 LJX
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2012 56,174 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf tyre perished

Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,725 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 55,723 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 47,501 miles

osr fog lamp partially insecure

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osf indicator repeater partially insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2010 47,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osf indicator repeater partially insecure

osr fog lamp partially insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2009 38,034 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 35,583 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2008 35,495 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,636 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 34,636 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 34,336 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton Gls?

Based on 3,834 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,136
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 382
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 345
Brake pipe excessively corroded 201
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 131
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J656 LJX is a 1992 Proton Gls in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1992 Proton Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 78,192 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J656 LJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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J656 LJX is a 1992 Proton Gls, first registered on 25 March 1992.

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