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J779 VEG

1992 Proton Gls

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,645 mi
Last recorded98,645 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1992 Proton Gls78,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ779 VEG
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 98,645 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 98,635 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 97,177 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs slightly scored

off-side front wing damaged but not presenting a ragged edge

Fail 28 Jul 2011 97,175 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs slightly scored

off-side front wing damaged but not presenting a ragged edge

Pass 30 Jul 2010 94,072 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off-side front wing damaged/taped up and not presenting a ragged edge at present

Pass 30 Jul 2009 88,644 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 88,644 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 77,498 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 77,445 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2007 61,723 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 43,612 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 43,570 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2005 40,156 miles

clutch pedal rubber detatched

nearside c.v boot weaping from inner clip

offside wiper blade splitting

Fail 6 Jun 2005 40,156 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

clutch pedal rubber detatched

nearside c.v boot weaping from inner clip

offside wiper blade splitting

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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J779 VEG is a 1992 Proton Gls in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J779 VEG, 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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J779 VEG is a 1992 Proton Gls, first registered on 11 June 1992.

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