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J486 RPB

1992 Proton SE

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,540 mi
Last recorded105,540 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1992 Proton SE81,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ486 RPB
MakeProton
ModelSE
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 105,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inside tread

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inside tread

Fail 31 May 2016 105,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inside tread

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inside tread

Pass 2 Jun 2015 102,883 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 99,114 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 May 2013 94,665 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 21 May 2013 94,655 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Pass 24 May 2012 90,695 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 87,337 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 83,154 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 79,106 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

slight emission from offside front outter c.v gaiter

Pass 28 May 2008 75,667 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear shock absorber outer dust shields corroding

Pass 23 May 2007 72,807 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

stone chip too offside headlamp glass not affecting beam pattern

Pass 19 May 2006 69,435 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

How Reliable is the Proton SE?

Based on 2,265 MOT tests across 571 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,897
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 247
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 163
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 131
Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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J486 RPB is a 1992 Proton SE in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1992 Proton SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 81,546 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 247 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J486 RPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton SE typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Proton SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J486 RPB is a 1992 Proton SE, first registered on 14 January 1992.

Is J486 RPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J486 RPB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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