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J743 LAF

1992 Proton 1.3 Gl

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,142 mi
Last recorded100,142 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl73,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ743 LAF
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2010 100,142 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 100,142 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 98,073 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 98,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 96,570 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 95,054 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 95,054 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 93,061 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 93,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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J743 LAF is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J743 LAF, 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 J743 LAF registered?

J743 LAF is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 16 January 1992.

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