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J840 EBE

1992 Proton Gls

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,463 mi
Last recorded146,463 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Proton Gls78,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ840 EBE
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2008 146,463 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 142,660 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 140,576 miles

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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J840 EBE is a 1992 Proton Gls in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J840 EBE, 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 J840 EBE registered?

J840 EBE is a 1992 Proton Gls, first registered on 29 June 1992.

Is J840 EBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J840 EBE shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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