MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front number plate deteriorated
o/s/rear tyre has damage to sidewall
slight power steering leak
windscreen trim falling off
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front number plate deteriorated
o/s/rear tyre has damage to sidewall
slight power steering leak
windscreen trim falling off
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Proton SE?
Based on 2,265 MOT tests across 571 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J897 LUE is a 1991 Proton SE in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1991 Proton SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 84,303 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 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 247 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J897 LUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Proton SE typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Proton SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J897 LUE registered?
J897 LUE is a 1991 Proton SE, first registered on 1 August 1991.
Is J897 LUE safe to buy?
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