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J685 PCC

1992 Proton 1.3 Gls

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,205 mi
Last recorded105,205 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.3 Gls76,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ685 PCC
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 105,205 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 105,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear inner wheel arches corroding

fuel filler neck corroding

idle speed high

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

offside rear tyre damaged

rear axle corroding

windscreen damage

Pass 25 Jun 2008 104,446 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 104,446 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

slight play o/s steering rack end

n/s/r tyre side walls perished

both front short b.pipes corroded

both front wipers split

both rear b.pipes corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust system poor condition

little reserve travel on h.brake lever

n/s/r axle and spring pan corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2006 102,995 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 102,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

offside front tyre sidewalls cracked

play in steering rack

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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J685 PCC is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gls in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J685 PCC, 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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J685 PCC is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 16 March 1992.

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