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K545 TFJ

1992 Proton 1.5 SE

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,442 mi
Last recorded90,442 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 SE72,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK545 TFJ
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 90,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 90,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 89,917 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 89,917 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 88,708 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 88,707 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 87,849 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 87,790 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 84,591 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 84,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 61,027 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 61,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K545 TFJ is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K545 TFJ, 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 K545 TFJ registered?

K545 TFJ is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K545 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K545 TFJ shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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