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J489 XWG

1991 Proton 1.5 SE

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,449 mi
Last recorded83,449 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 SE75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ489 XWG
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 83,449 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 83,289 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Coolant leak

engine emmiting small amount of blue smoke

Pass 7 Jun 2007 76,480 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 76,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 70,883 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 70,806 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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J489 XWG is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J489 XWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J489 XWG registered?

J489 XWG is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 30 September 1991.

Is J489 XWG safe to buy?

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