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J170 EMX

1991 Proton 1.5 SE

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,711 mi
Last recorded21,711 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 SE75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ170 EMX
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 21,711 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 21,611 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 21,611 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 20,815 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 20,815 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 20,146 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and holed [temp repair]

Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,174 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 18,471 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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J170 EMX is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J170 EMX, 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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What year was J170 EMX registered?

J170 EMX is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 5 August 1991.

Is J170 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J170 EMX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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