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J659 PPG

1991 Proton SE

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,097 mi
Last recorded34,097 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1991 Proton SE84,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ659 PPG
MakeProton
ModelSE
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2013 34,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 34,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 33,769 miles

Front brake hose ferralls corroding.

Nearside front tyre perishing.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 33,436 miles

Half of nearside wiper blade rubber missing but clears windscreen properly

Pass 6 Aug 2010 33,075 miles

minor exhaust gases leak from exhaust down pipe flexi hose

Pass 13 Aug 2009 32,702 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,271 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,769 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 31,769 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,015 miles

How Reliable is the Proton SE?

Based on 2,265 MOT tests across 571 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,897
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 247
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 163
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 131
Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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J659 PPG is a 1991 Proton SE in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Proton SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 84,303 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 247 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J659 PPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton SE typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Proton SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J659 PPG registered?

J659 PPG is a 1991 Proton SE, first registered on 18 October 1991.

Is J659 PPG safe to buy?

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