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H251 MBF

1991 Proton 1.5 SE

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,706 mi
Last recorded69,706 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 SE75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH251 MBF
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2012 69,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 14 Feb 2011 67,406 miles

condition of nearside front constant velocity joint gaiter

corrosion to both front brake pipes

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 8 Feb 2010 64,912 miles

condition of offside front c.v boot

perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 11 Feb 2009 61,945 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 58,416 miles

All main brake & fuel pipes covered in underseal

Corosion to offside front brake pipe to flexi

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Noise from rear brakes

Slight play in steering rack

Underseal throughout underbody

Wear to front tyres

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 55,580 miles

Corosion to offside front brake pipe to flexi

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Underseal throughout underbody & main brake pipes

Pass 8 Feb 2006 52,232 miles

All brake pipe & fuel pipes covered in underseal

Rear brake comparison

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under body covered in underseal

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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H251 MBF is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 H251 MBF, 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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H251 MBF is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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