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J438 RPK

1992 Proton 1.5 SE

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,333 mi
Last recorded98,333 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 SE72,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ438 RPK
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 98,333 miles

Both rear wheel arches and outer sills are corroded

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 97,007 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 95,381 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 94,284 miles

both rear outer sills slight corrosion

both rear tyre inner sidewalls perished

Fail 7 Oct 2011 94,284 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear outer sills slight corrosion

both rear tyre inner sidewalls perished

Fail 4 Oct 2010 92,684 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 92,684 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 90,189 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 84,843 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 84,741 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 82,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 82,216 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 78,273 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 72,931 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 RPK is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Proton 1.5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 72,578 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 RPK, 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 34 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 RPK registered?

J438 RPK is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 22 May 1992.

Is J438 RPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J438 RPK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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