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J28 NVC

1991 Proton SE

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,684 mi
Last recorded160,684 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Proton SE84,303 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 NVC
MakeProton
ModelSE
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2010 160,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 160,684 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 145,441 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 134,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 124,238 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 124,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 113,302 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 113,302 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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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J28 NVC is a 1991 Proton SE in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1991 Proton SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 84,303 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 J28 NVC, 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 35 years old, this Proton SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J28 NVC registered?

J28 NVC is a 1991 Proton SE, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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