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J125 POD

1992 Proton 1.5 SE

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,641 mi
Last recorded134,641 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 SE72,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ125 POD
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 134,641 miles

both front coil springs rusty

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

o/s window reg broken

rear brakes noisey

Fail 18 Mar 2009 134,641 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front coil springs rusty

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

main fuel filler neck pipe corroded

o/s window reg broken

rear brakes noisey

Pass 18 Mar 2008 131,769 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate cracked

pas belt slack and starting to split

slight freeplay to handbrake

Fail 18 Mar 2008 131,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate cracked

pas belt slack and starting to split

slight freeplay to handbrake

Pass 2 Mar 2007 128,665 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 128,665 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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J125 POD is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Proton 1.5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 72,578 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 J125 POD, 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 34 years old, this Proton 1.5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J125 POD registered?

J125 POD is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 15 May 1992.

Is J125 POD safe to buy?

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