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K140 WFV

1993 Proton 1.5 Gls

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,792 mi
Last recorded83,792 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls71,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK140 WFV
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 83,792 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2008 83,776 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 82,478 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 80,433 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 80,433 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 76,879 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gls?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 1,591 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
2,816
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 609
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 325
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 305
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231
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K140 WFV is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 71,574 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 609 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K140 WFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K140 WFV registered?

K140 WFV is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 26 March 1993.

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