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K105 MGC

1992 Proton 1.5 Gl

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,546 mi
Last recorded128,546 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl74,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK105 MGC
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 128,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 128,546 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front inner sill corroed not in prescribed area

pipes sprayed

slightly uneven rear application

Pass 24 Dec 2008 122,182 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 122,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 112,498 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 112,486 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2006 103,128 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 103,128 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 94,982 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 94,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gl?

Based on 10,810 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
2,870
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 917
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 607
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 567
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 355
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K105 MGC is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 74,670 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 917 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K105 MGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K105 MGC is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 27 November 1992.

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