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J42 JFR

1991 Proton 1.5 SE

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,942 mi
Last recorded70,942 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2006
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 SE75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ42 JFR
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1991
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2006 70,942 miles

advanced corrosion to offside rear radius arm

front brake imbalance at 24% max permissable 25%

rear brake shoes sound worn out

Fail 17 Jan 2006 70,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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J42 JFR is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J42 JFR, 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 J42 JFR registered?

J42 JFR is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 13 November 1991.

Is J42 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J42 JFR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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