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J493 RPM

1992 Proton 1.5 SE

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,961 mi
Last recorded95,961 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2007
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 SE72,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ493 RPM
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2007 95,961 miles

Centre section of nearside chassis damaged

Heavy surface corrosion to offside chassis adjacent to rear spring mounting

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear door damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2007 95,719 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Centre section of nearside chassis damaged

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear door damaged

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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J493 RPM is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE in Green 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 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 J493 RPM, 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 J493 RPM registered?

J493 RPM is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 21 March 1992.

Is J493 RPM safe to buy?

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