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J494 GMU

1992 Proton 1.5 SE

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,902 mi
Last recorded60,902 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 SE72,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ494 GMU
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2014 60,902 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F wiper blade starting to split

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

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

Roof corroded around top of windscreen

Slight play in N/S/R shock absorber top bush

Fail 4 Mar 2013 59,313 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wipers split/smear

top of nsf/osf A piller corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 59,313 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wipers split/smear

top of nsf/osf A piller corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 59,172 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,586 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 58,585 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 57,149 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,535 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 45,810 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,452 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 42,364 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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J494 GMU is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 J494 GMU, 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 J494 GMU registered?

J494 GMU is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 20 March 1992.

Is J494 GMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J494 GMU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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