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J438 FGX

1991 Proton 1.5 SE

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,454 mi
Last recorded145,454 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 SE75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ438 FGX
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 145,454 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 142,739 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 140,052 miles

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.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 137,035 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 132,929 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2009 128,838 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 122,613 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 122,613 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 116,665 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2006 111,133 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J438 FGX?

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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?

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