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G291 BLN

1990 Proton 1.5 SE

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,954 mi
Last recorded81,954 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1990 Proton 1.5 SE60,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG291 BLN
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 81,954 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 81,954 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 81,102 miles

Brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.16%

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 81,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.16%

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 80,281 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 78,990 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 77,637 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 76,462 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 76,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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G291 BLN is a 1990 Proton 1.5 SE in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G291 BLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G291 BLN registered?

G291 BLN is a 1990 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 23 May 1990.

Is G291 BLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G291 BLN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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