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J370 KAF

1991 Proton 1.5 SE

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,663 mi
Last recorded163,663 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 SE75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ370 KAF
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 163,663 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Nearside rear door will not open from inside or outside

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Offside rear shock absourber shroud broken

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Small split to nearside wiper blade and smearing windscreen slightly

Surface corrosion to both rear lower suspension arms

Surface corrosion to front crossmember

Surface corrosion to offside outer sill

Fail 17 Dec 2009 163,663 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

BRAKE FLUID CLOSE TO MINIMUM MARK IN RESRVOIR

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Nearside rear door will not open from inside or outside

Nearside reverse lamp not working

OIL LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM MARK ON DIPSTICK

Offside rear shock absourber shroud broken

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Small split to nearside wiper blade and smearing windscreen slightly

Surface corrosion to both rear lower suspension arms

Surface corrosion to front crossmember

Surface corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 19 Dec 2008 154,571 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 154,571 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside 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) DANGEROUS

Both rear wheel bearings starting to become noisey

Front chassis legs corroding

Plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of outer sills correctly

Unable to open nearside rear door from inside or outside

Pass 19 Dec 2007 146,028 miles

Both front indicator lenses cracked

Both rear shock absourber shrouds broken

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted , unable to fully check condition of sills

Radiator in very poor condition

Slight rumble from both rear wheel bearings

Surface corrosion to both rear outer sills

Fail 17 Dec 2007 145,923 miles

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Both front indicator lenses cracked

Both rear shock absourber shrouds broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted , unable to fully check condition of sills

Radiator in very poor condition

Slight rumble from both rear wheel bearings

Surface corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 19 Dec 2006 136,207 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 136,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front brake discs staring to corrode

Front brake pads wearing thin

Gearbox differential bearings starting to whine

Gearbox starting to leak oil

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Outer sills half covered with plastic sill covers,unable to fully check sill conditions

Radiator in poor condition

Slight front brake distortion

Surface corrosion to both outer sills

Surface corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Pass 19 Dec 2005 126,862 miles

Radiator in poor condition.

Exhaust front pipe split.

Offside rear wheel bearing starting to rumble

Outer sills half covered with polastic sill covers,unable to fully check condition of sills

Surface corrosion to nearside rear outer sill.

Fail 19 Dec 2005 126,862 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust front pipe split

Offside rear wheel bearing starting to rumble

Outer sills half covered with plastic sill covers,unable to fully check condition of sills

Radiator in poor condition

Surface corrosion appearing to nearside rear outer sill.

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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J370 KAF is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J370 KAF, 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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J370 KAF is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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