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J490 MCW

1992 Proton 15 SE

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,136 mi
Last recorded81,136 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2005
Typical for 1992 Proton 15 SE81,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ490 MCW
MakeProton
Model15 SE
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2005 81,136 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 81,134 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Proton 15 SE?

Based on 676 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
3,316
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 66
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 38
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 27
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27
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J490 MCW is a 1992 Proton 15 SE in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Proton 15 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,928 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 15 SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J490 MCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 15 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this Proton 15 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J490 MCW registered?

J490 MCW is a 1992 Proton 15 SE, first registered on 3 April 1992.

Is J490 MCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J490 MCW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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