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J533 MLR

1992 Proton 1.5 SE

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,499 mi
Last recorded87,499 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 SE72,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ533 MLR
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 87,499 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 87,499 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

rear brakes noisy

Pass 12 Feb 2009 82,555 miles

n/s/f brake pipe starting to rust

o/s/r suspension arm starting to rust

Fail 11 Feb 2009 82,555 miles

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

choke stuck on

n/s/f brake pipe starting to rust

o/s/r suspension arm starting to rust

Pass 31 Jan 2008 77,812 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 77,812 miles

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

o/s/r trailing arm rusty

radiator damp at bottom hose area

Pass 6 Feb 2007 72,578 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 72,578 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 67,646 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 67,646 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges.

nail in o/s/r tyre tread.

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge.

o/s/r trailing arm rusty and thin.

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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J533 MLR is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J533 MLR, 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 J533 MLR registered?

J533 MLR is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 28 February 1992.

Is J533 MLR safe to buy?

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