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J663 SEL

1992 Proton 1.5 SE

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,796 mi
Last recorded143,796 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 SE72,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ663 SEL
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 143,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 143,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 138,911 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 133,051 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 128,436 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 128,314 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 121,299 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded/offside cv gaiter perished

Fail 4 Feb 2011 121,297 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs worn and corroded/offside cv gaiter perished

Pass 11 Feb 2010 118,868 miles

Brake fluid level low

COrrosion on front brake discs

Play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Rear brake ballance poor

Slight play near side track rod end

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Fail 10 Feb 2010 118,868 miles

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

Brake fluid level low

COrrosion on front brake discs

Play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Rear brake ballance poor

Slight play near side track rod end

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 17 Feb 2009 113,845 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Noise from rear brakes

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Fail 16 Feb 2009 113,844 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Corrosion on front brake discs

Noise from rear brakes

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,821 miles

Noise from rear brakes

Slight exaust blow from manifold

Slight play in front anti roll bar drop arms

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 19 Feb 2007 100,207 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 102,007 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2006 96,398 miles

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

both driveshaft gaitors cracking

nearside front tyre perishing on sidewalls

offside rear tyre worn + nail

slight play in steering rack

slight uneven rise and fall on rear footbrake

Pass 20 Feb 2006 96,398 miles

both driveshaft gaitors cracking

nearside front tyre perishing on sidewalls

offside rear tyre worn + nail

slight play in steering rack

slight uneven rise and fall on rear footbrake

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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J663 SEL is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J663 SEL, 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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J663 SEL is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 19 March 1992.

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