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H540 BDL

1990 Proton SE

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,762 mi
Last recorded74,762 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2006
Typical for 1990 Proton SE63,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH540 BDL
MakeProton
ModelSE
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2006 74,762 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 74,762 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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H540 BDL is a 1990 Proton SE in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Proton SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 63,395 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 SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 247 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H540 BDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H540 BDL registered?

H540 BDL is a 1990 Proton SE, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H540 BDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H540 BDL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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