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K181 EAR

1992 Proton 1.3 Gl

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,732 mi
Last recorded88,732 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl73,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK181 EAR
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 88,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust blowing front and rear

front pads getting low 80% worn

hole in nearside headlamp glass

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2007 84,527 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 84,477 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front sidelight lens cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2006 73,924 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gl?

Based on 9,876 MOT tests across 2,190 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,755
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 832
constant velocity joint gaiter split 738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 729
Brake pipe excessively corroded 538
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 477
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K181 EAR is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 73,893 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.3 Gl fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 832 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K181 EAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K181 EAR?

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What year was K181 EAR registered?

K181 EAR is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 29 September 1992.

Is K181 EAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K181 EAR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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