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J398 LLN

1991 Proton 1.5 SE

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,059 mi
Last recorded85,059 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 SE75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ398 LLN
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 85,059 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 82,394 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 82,394 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 82,360 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 79,944 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 79,944 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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J398 LLN is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J398 LLN, 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 J398 LLN registered?

J398 LLN is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 18 October 1991.

Is J398 LLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J398 LLN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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