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J197 TJW

1992 Proton SE

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,596 mi
Last recorded71,596 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Proton SE81,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ197 TJW
MakeProton
ModelSE
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 71,596 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 71,596 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,135 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 69,135 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2012 69,123 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 66,420 miles

Car fitted with threequarter plastic sill covers.The bottom quarter visible metal is showing signs of age related corrosion not affecting prescribed areas on test date.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 66,338 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 66,190 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 66,190 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 66,053 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres are slightly perished

slight corrosion on both rear outer sills

Pass 19 Feb 2007 65,635 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 64,073 miles

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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J197 TJW is a 1992 Proton SE in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Proton SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 81,546 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 J197 TJW, 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 34 years old, this Proton SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J197 TJW registered?

J197 TJW is a 1992 Proton SE, first registered on 31 January 1992.

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