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J466 VKG

1992 Proton 1.5 SE

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,463 mi
Last recorded83,463 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 SE72,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ466 VKG
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 83,463 miles

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

Oil leak

antifreeze marks on radiator

both front droplinks rubbers cracking

both rear shocks outer casings corroded

corrosion to both sills

damage to offside front sill

nearside front tyre wall deteriorated

rear exhaust blowing

Pass 15 Sep 2011 79,638 miles

corrosion to both sills

corrosiont to rear bumper

Oil leak

both front droplinks rubbers deteriorated

both rear coil spring seats badly corroded

both rear shocks outer casings corroded

rear inner boot panel holed and corroded

rear susp corroded

stone chips to front screen

Pass 8 Sep 2010 75,384 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 75,370 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 69,736 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 69,734 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jun 2008 64,907 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 64,907 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 59,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear brakes noisey

sills not checked fully- covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2006 55,559 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2006 55,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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J466 VKG is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 J466 VKG, 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 J466 VKG registered?

J466 VKG is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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The MOT history for J466 VKG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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