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144 ARU

1990 Proton 1.5 SE

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,353 mi
Last recorded4,353 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Proton 1.5 SE60,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration144 ARU
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 4,353 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 4,347 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 4,336 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 4,305 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 4,283 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 4,269 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 4,257 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 4,215 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 4,214 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 4,193 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 4,175 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 4,159 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 4,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 4,139 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 4,139 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 4,103 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 4,070 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 4,026 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 3,991 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 3,950 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 3,904 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 3,863 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 3,793 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 3,737 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 SE?

Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 2,497 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
2,644
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,497
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,027
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 604
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 561
Brake pipe excessively corroded 427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 352
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144 ARU is a 1990 Proton 1.5 SE in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1990 Proton 1.5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 60,462 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.5 SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 144 ARU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Proton 1.5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 144 ARU registered?

144 ARU is a 1990 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 27 February 1990.

Is 144 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 144 ARU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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