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J688 EFG

1991 Proton SE

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,273 mi
Last recorded80,273 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Proton SE84,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ688 EFG
MakeProton
ModelSE
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 80,273 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 80,273 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2007 73,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2006 66,546 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 66,507 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise brake warning light stayed on during test

How Reliable is the Proton SE?

Based on 2,265 MOT tests across 571 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,897
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 247
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 163
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 131
Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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J688 EFG is a 1991 Proton SE in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Proton SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 84,303 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 SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 247 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J688 EFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton SE typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Proton SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J688 EFG registered?

J688 EFG is a 1991 Proton SE, first registered on 2 August 1991.

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