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J438 PVT

1991 Proton 1.5 SE

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,182 mi
Last recorded63,182 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 SE75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 63,182 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 63,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 62,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 62,411 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 61,632 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 61,631 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 60,915 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 59,961 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 59,960 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 59,051 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 59,043 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 57,553 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 56,041 miles

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 PVT is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J438 PVT, 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 PVT registered?

J438 PVT is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 25 October 1991.

Is J438 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J438 PVT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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