MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,454 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
both rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside bumper brace corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
o/s/f bumper brace corroded.
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 SE?
Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 2,497 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J438 FGX is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 J438 FGX, 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 J438 FGX registered?
J438 FGX is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 25 September 1991.
Is J438 FGX safe to buy?
The MOT history for J438 FGX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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