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G418 VDB

1990 Proton SE

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,960 mi
Last recorded58,960 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1990 Proton SE63,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG418 VDB
MakeProton
ModelSE
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 58,960 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 58,960 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 50,830 miles

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 50,830 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 4,118 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 41,187 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 34,305 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 34,305 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 29,590 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 29,124 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 14 May 2007 28,573 miles

n/s/r top damper mounting corroding.

o/s/r bumper trim broken & insecure.

Pass 18 May 2006 28,230 miles

How Reliable is the Proton SE?

Based on 2,265 MOT tests across 571 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,897
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 247
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 163
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 131
Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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G418 VDB is a 1990 Proton SE in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Proton SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 63,395 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Proton SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 247 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G418 VDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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G418 VDB is a 1990 Proton SE, first registered on 22 March 1990.

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