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K101 VRN

1993 Proton SE

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,847 mi
Last recorded73,847 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Proton SE77,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK101 VRN
MakeProton
ModelSE
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2007 73,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

offside outer driveshaft gaiter perished

Pass 22 Aug 2007 73,847 miles

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

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

offside outer driveshaft gaiter perished

Pass 23 Aug 2006 67,220 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 67,220 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 56,687 miles

some movement in front suspension top mounts

Fail 16 Aug 2005 56,687 miles

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

front suspension top mounts show some movement

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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K101 VRN is a 1993 Proton SE in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Proton SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 77,180 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 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 247 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K101 VRN, 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 33 years old, this Proton SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K101 VRN?

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What year was K101 VRN registered?

K101 VRN is a 1993 Proton SE, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is K101 VRN safe to buy?

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