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J227 MJF

1991 Proton 1.5 SE

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,593 mi
Last recorded107,593 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 SE75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ227 MJF
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 107,593 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres on legal limit and cracked /perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 107,412 miles

all four tyres cracked and perished

Fail 27 Oct 2014 107,245 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres cracked.

both rear tyres cracked.

nearside front side light lens cracked.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 107,245 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres cracked.

both rear tyres cracked.

nearside front side light lens cracked.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 107,015 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 106,774 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 106,413 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 106,413 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 105,983 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 105,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake fluid residue around master cylinder. maybe from top up

unable to fully inspect outer sills. covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2008 104,794 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 104,129 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 104,129 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 102,997 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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J227 MJF is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J227 MJF, 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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J227 MJF is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 25 November 1991.

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