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J778 LJL

1992 Proton SE Auto

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,672 mi
Last recorded42,672 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Proton SE Auto67,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ778 LJL
MakeProton
ModelSE Auto
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 42,672 miles

both rear trailing arms corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2009 62,506 miles

light corossion on rear nearside and offside wheel arch areas

water leak engine bay

Pass 23 Jan 2008 39,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

lower rearwheel arches starting to corrode

offside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2007 37,339 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 35,010 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 34,991 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Proton SE Auto?

Based on 1,413 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
3,302
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 39
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J778 LJL is a 1992 Proton SE Auto in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1992 Proton SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 67,043 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton SE Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J778 LJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Proton SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J778 LJL registered?

J778 LJL is a 1992 Proton SE Auto, first registered on 12 March 1992.

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The MOT history for J778 LJL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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