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J470 KLY

1991 Proton 1.5 SE

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,859 mi
Last recorded125,859 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 SE75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ470 KLY
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 125,859 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 124,567 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 122,707 miles

both sides sills area plastic covered

engine smokey

offside wing repeater damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2012 122,696 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both sides sills area plastic covered

engine smokey

offside wing repeater damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2011 120,285 miles

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

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

nearside wiper weak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 118,760 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2010 118,754 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre treads and inner and outer sidewalls cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2009 117,282 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

both front wipers weak/smearing

oil leak

rear brakes noisy/squeeky

Fail 16 Sep 2009 117,282 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

both front wipers weak/smearing

oil leak

rear brakes noisy/squeeky

Pass 23 Sep 2008 115,656 miles

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

Oil leak

battery weak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 114,584 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 113,882 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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J470 KLY is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J470 KLY, 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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J470 KLY is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 6 September 1991.

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