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J649 RFD

1992 Proton 1.5 SE

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

110,449 mi
Last recorded110,449 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 SE72,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ649 RFD
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 May 2009 110,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

off side rear door cannot be opened from the outer handle

Pass 19 Jun 2008 106,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r wheel arch has corrosion

o/s/r wheel arch has corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2008 106,781 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r wheel arch has corrosion

o/s/r wheel arch has corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2007 102,468 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r sill has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2007 102,468 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r sill has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2006 97,377 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 97,377 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J649 RFD is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J649 RFD, 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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J649 RFD is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 4 June 1992.

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