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J71 VHJ

1991 Proton SE

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,376 mi
Last recorded81,376 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1991 Proton SE84,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ71 VHJ
MakeProton
ModelSE
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2008 81,376 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 81,376 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 74,262 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 71,807 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 71,204 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 71,204 miles

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

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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J71 VHJ is a 1991 Proton SE in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J71 VHJ, 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 J71 VHJ registered?

J71 VHJ is a 1991 Proton SE, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J71 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J71 VHJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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