MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,534 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 SE?
Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 2,497 vehicles.
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H197 BGB is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1991 Proton 1.5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 75,364 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 H197 BGB, 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 35 years old, this Proton 1.5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H197 BGB is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 18 March 1991.
Is H197 BGB safe to buy?
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