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K226 PLE

1992 Proton 1.3 Gl

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

27,348 mi
Last recorded27,348 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl73,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK226 PLE
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 27,348 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

small cut nsf tyre side wall

Fail 18 Nov 2008 27,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front discs corrosion

small cut nsf tyre side wall

Pass 15 Dec 2007 27,246 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 27,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 27,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 26,885 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 26,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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K226 PLE is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K226 PLE, 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.

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What year was K226 PLE registered?

K226 PLE is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 5 September 1992.

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