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J837 ERC

1992 Proton 1.5 SE

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

125,129 mi
Last recorded125,129 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 SE72,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ837 ERC
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2008 125,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 120,681 miles

Advise n/s/r light lense cracked

Advise rear back plates corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 120,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Advise n/s/r light lense cracked

Advise rear back plates corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 116,043 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 116,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

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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J837 ERC is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J837 ERC, 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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What year was J837 ERC registered?

J837 ERC is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 18 June 1992.

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