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J589 GVV

1991 Proton 1.5 SE

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,739 mi
Last recorded30,739 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 SE75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ589 GVV
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 30,739 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 30,036 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 28,977 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 27,418 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 26,367 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 25,369 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 24,498 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 21,820 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

gear box noise

water ingress rear lamps

Pass 1 Feb 2007 7,084 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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J589 GVV is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 J589 GVV, 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.

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What year was J589 GVV registered?

J589 GVV is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 13 November 1991.

Is J589 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J589 GVV shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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