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J820 DFM

1991 Proton 1.5 SE

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,566 mi
Last recorded49,566 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1991 Proton 1.5 SE75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ820 DFM
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2009 49,566 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 41,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 39,376 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 33,817 miles

slight damage to offside chassi rail

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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J820 DFM is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 Proton 1.5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 75,364 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 J820 DFM, 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 35 years old, this Proton 1.5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J820 DFM registered?

J820 DFM is a 1991 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J820 DFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J820 DFM shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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