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K185 PLC

1992 Proton 1.5 Gl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,797 mi
Last recorded94,797 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl74,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK185 PLC
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 94,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 91,415 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 90,161 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

offside front strut corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2014 90,161 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

offside front strut corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 88,469 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 86,972 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 86,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 85,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Unable to Visually Check Front Brakes.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 85,452 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Unable to Visually Check Front Brakes.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 82,508 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 77,393 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 75,363 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 75,078 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 74,336 miles

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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K185 PLC is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K185 PLC, 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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K185 PLC is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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