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J740 RUR

1992 Proton 1.5 SE

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,779 mi
Last recorded67,779 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 SE72,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ740 RUR
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 67,779 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 67,779 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 67,108 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 65,047 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 64,285 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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J740 RUR is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 J740 RUR, 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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How do I check the history of J740 RUR?

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What year was J740 RUR registered?

J740 RUR is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 27 February 1992.

Is J740 RUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J740 RUR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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