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K123 BAV

1992 Proton Gl

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

38,502 mi
Last recorded38,502 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1992 Proton Gl74,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 BAV
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 38,502 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 38,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 32,147 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

HEAVILY UNDERSPRAY

Fail 15 Jan 2014 32,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

HEAVILY UNDERSPRAY

Pass 1 Sep 2012 26,935 miles

FRONT TYRES CRACKED IN TREAD

Fail 25 Aug 2012 26,736 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

FRONT TYRES CRACKED IN TREAD

Fail 31 Jul 2012 26,527 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Aug 2011 26,375 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 26,076 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2009 25,816 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2009 25,812 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,549 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 25,385 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 25,052 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Gl?

Based on 5,105 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,996
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 446
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 402
Steering rack gaiter split 328
Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 188
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K123 BAV is a 1992 Proton Gl in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1992 Proton Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 74,568 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 446 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K123 BAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Proton Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K123 BAV is a 1992 Proton Gl, first registered on 27 August 1992.

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