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J262 JUF

1991 Proton 1.5 SE

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,055 mi
Last recorded72,055 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 SE75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ262 JUF
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1991
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2018 72,055 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 61,698 miles

Front Windows not opening

Nearside Front Bumper / wing damage

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

Offside Front Tyre edges worn and perishing

Rear Both tyres perishing

Fail 30 May 2017 61,578 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windows not opening

Nearside Front Bumper / wing damage

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

Offside Front Tyre edges worn and perishing

Rear Both tyres perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,026 miles

both front drop link bushes split and perished

offside front outer c.v gaiter perished

Fail 8 Jan 2016 53,421 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release cloaspe not fitted (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 47,173 miles

Nail in trhe tread of the N/S/R

O/S/F is getting low on 3mm

Pass 7 Jan 2014 42,951 miles

all tyres over ten years old, offside front tyre 23 years old!! Advise tyres replaced

Fail 7 Jan 2014 42,951 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

all tyres over ten years old, offside front tyre 23 years old!! Advise tyres replaced

Pass 3 Jan 2013 40,417 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 18 Dec 2012 40,417 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,216 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 39,852 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 39,417 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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J262 JUF is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 J262 JUF, 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 J262 JUF registered?

J262 JUF is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 16 August 1991.

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