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J970 YWC

1992 Proton 1.5 SE

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,163 mi
Last recorded67,163 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 SE72,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ970 YWC
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 67,163 miles

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

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

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,374 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight scoring to screen

Fail 22 Mar 2010 65,683 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s/f sidelamp lense cracked

rear brakes noisy on application

Pass 22 Mar 2010 65,683 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s/f sidelamp lense cracked

rear brakes noisy on application

Pass 16 Mar 2009 64,696 miles

unable to check outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2008 63,819 miles

nearside rear tyre showing cracks and over age time

Pass 21 Mar 2007 62,857 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 61,078 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 61,078 miles

Front Exhaust has a major 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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J970 YWC is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 J970 YWC, 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 J970 YWC registered?

J970 YWC is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 11 March 1992.

Is J970 YWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J970 YWC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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