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J809 RPR

1992 Proton Gls

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,388 mi
Last recorded70,388 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1992 Proton Gls78,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ809 RPR
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2008 70,388 miles

front bumper damaged

rear brakes noisy on application

Fail 15 Jan 2008 70,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

front bumper damaged

rear brakes noisy on application

Pass 2 Feb 2007 66,157 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 65,501 miles

o/s front cv joint noisy

stone chip in windscreen

noise from steering column

n/s & o/s front wipers deteriorating

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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J809 RPR is a 1992 Proton Gls in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J809 RPR, 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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What year was J809 RPR registered?

J809 RPR is a 1992 Proton Gls, first registered on 28 February 1992.

Is J809 RPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J809 RPR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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