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J385 LLN

1991 Proton SE Auto

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

10,682 mi
Last recorded10,682 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Proton SE Auto59,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ385 LLN
MakeProton
ModelSE Auto
Year1991
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 10,682 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 106,892 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 96,912 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 96,912 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted screw sticking out (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 91,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear brakes slightly imbalanced, nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 91,536 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Power steering inoperative Due to drive belt excessively worn and slipping (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear brakes slightly imbalanced, nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 86,742 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 85,962 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 85,962 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 82,165 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 82,143 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,582 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 76,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 70,445 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 70,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 63,276 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 63,276 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 57,018 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 57,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 50,366 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 50,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,485 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 43,485 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 37,510 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 37,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,170 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 32,169 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 27,615 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 27,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,276 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 16,081 miles

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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J385 LLN is a 1991 Proton SE Auto in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

Across all 1991 Proton SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 59,986 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 J385 LLN, 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 35 years old, this Proton SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J385 LLN is a 1991 Proton SE Auto, first registered on 9 September 1991.

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