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J955 SKX

1992 Proton 1.5 SE

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,331 mi
Last recorded51,331 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 SE72,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ955 SKX
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 51,331 miles

Offside Front tyre ,slight cracking on side wall

Fail 31 Aug 2016 51,331 miles

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

Offside Front tyre ,slight cracking on side wall

Pass 3 Sep 2015 51,113 miles

Offside Front Offside front tyre:- cracking on outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Offside rear tyre:- cracking ON OUTER SIDEWALL.

Fail 3 Sep 2015 51,113 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Offside front tyre:- cracking on outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Offside rear tyre:- cracking ON OUTER SIDEWALL.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 50,680 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 49,923 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES OUTER TREADS SPLITS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,239 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 49,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 48,085 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 46,567 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 45,089 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 43,016 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 40,994 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 40,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 38,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 38,975 miles

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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J955 SKX is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J955 SKX, 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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J955 SKX is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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