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K116 VRN

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,634 mi
Last recorded56,634 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK116 VRN
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 56,634 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2013 50,422 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 49,829 miles

front and rear shockers rusting

Fail 5 Jan 2012 49,829 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front and rear shockers rusting

Pass 19 Jan 2011 49,210 miles

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON EDGES

O/S OUTER CV BOOT HAS SMALL PIN HOLE IN

Fail 19 Jan 2011 49,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON EDGES

O/S OUTER CV BOOT HAS SMALL PIN HOLE IN

Pass 20 Jan 2010 48,391 miles

exhaust getting rusty

middle exhaust mount broken

slight blow fron exhaust front pipe

some brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 13 Jan 2009 47,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2009 47,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2008 46,069 miles

slight blow from exhaust down pipe

Fail 10 Jan 2008 46,069 miles

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

slight blow from exhaust down pipe

Pass 12 Jan 2007 44,485 miles

EXHAUST STARTING TO GET IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT BRAKE PADS MAY BE GETTING LOW

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR FOOT BRAKE

SLIGHT TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

Pass 12 Jan 2006 42,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON EDGE

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 SE?

Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 2,497 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
2,644
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,497
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,027
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 604
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 561
Brake pipe excessively corroded 427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 352
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K116 VRN is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,455 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 SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K116 VRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Proton 1.5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K116 VRN registered?

K116 VRN is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 9 March 1993.

Is K116 VRN safe to buy?

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