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J290 KFE

1991 Proton 1.5 SE

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

83,117 mi
Last recorded83,117 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 SE75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ290 KFE
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 83,117 miles

H/brake high

Offside Front tyre worn

Fail 13 Jan 2018 82,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

H/brake high

Offside Front tyre worn

Pass 26 Jan 2017 76,822 miles

H/brake high

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front suspension struts rusty

spare tyre flat

Fail 23 Jan 2017 76,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

H/brake high

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front suspension struts rusty

spare tyre flat

Pass 30 Jan 2016 69,689 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre has age related wear on side wall

Fail 29 Jan 2016 69,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre has age related wear on side wall

Pass 16 Jan 2015 61,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 61,846 miles

Nearside Front 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 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 54,636 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 54,636 miles

Nearside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 467,108 miles

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

under seal over brake pipes unable to doo a full inspectoin on them

Fail 25 Jan 2013 467,108 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

under seal over brake pipes unable to doo a full inspectoin on them

Pass 20 Jan 2012 37,832 miles

both front brake pipes are slightly corroded

both front cv gaitors are cracked

fuel neck slightly corroded

small leak from exhaust joint

Pass 12 Jan 2011 33,202 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2010 32,239 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 32,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 30,931 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 30,164 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 28,897 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2006 28,897 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 27,988 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 27,988 miles

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

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

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

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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J290 KFE is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 J290 KFE, 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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J290 KFE is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 6 September 1991.

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