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J87 SRO

1992 Proton SE Auto

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,444 mi
Last recorded69,444 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1992 Proton SE Auto67,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ87 SRO
MakeProton
ModelSE Auto
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2008 69,444 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 69,441 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 62,916 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 62,916 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 59,178 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 59,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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J87 SRO is a 1992 Proton SE Auto in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 J87 SRO, 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 J87 SRO registered?

J87 SRO is a 1992 Proton SE Auto, first registered on 11 May 1992.

Is J87 SRO safe to buy?

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