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J285 OTA

1992 Proton 1.5 SE

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,773 mi
Last recorded41,773 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 SE72,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ285 OTA
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 41,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 41,493 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 41,482 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 41,420 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Jun 2007 41,371 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 41,191 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 41,114 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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J285 OTA is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J285 OTA, 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 J285 OTA registered?

J285 OTA is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 30 March 1992.

Is J285 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J285 OTA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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