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H494 BMU

1991 Proton 1.5 SE

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,079 mi
Last recorded72,079 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 SE75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH494 BMU
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1991
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 72,079 miles

nearside rear brake readings seem slightly low

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

some corrosion to rear section of offside & nearside lower sill panels

Fail 11 Jan 2011 72,079 miles

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

nearside rear brake readings seem slightly low

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

some corrosion to rear section of offside & nearside lower sill panels

Fail 6 Jan 2010 65,040 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 65,040 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 56,566 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 56,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 48,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre slightly perishing

rear & offside front bumper trims missing

Fail 31 Jan 2008 48,148 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre slightly perishing

rear & offside front bumper trims missing

Pass 25 Jan 2007 39,836 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 39,836 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 35,530 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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H494 BMU is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H494 BMU, 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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H494 BMU is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 4 March 1991.

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