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J493 SOC

1991 Proton 15 SE

Black Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,407 mi
Last recorded94,407 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
Typical for 1991 Proton 15 SE87,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ493 SOC
MakeProton
Model15 SE
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2007 94,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 90,309 miles

both rear tyres perished,offside rear worn inner edge.

oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2006 90,309 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres perished,offside rear worn inner edge

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2005 87,782 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 87,782 miles

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

Both rear trailing arms corroding

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Proton 15 SE?

Based on 676 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
3,316
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 66
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 38
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 27
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27
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J493 SOC is a 1991 Proton 15 SE in Black with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Proton 15 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 87,163 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 15 SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J493 SOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 15 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Proton 15 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J493 SOC registered?

J493 SOC is a 1991 Proton 15 SE, first registered on 23 August 1991.

Is J493 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J493 SOC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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