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K227 HBD

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,457 mi
Last recorded71,457 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK227 HBD
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 71,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front brakes slightly binding

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

battery slightly insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2017 71,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brakes slightly binding

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake backing plate slightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake backing plate slightly corroded

Offside Rear brakes slightly binding

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 71,449 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 71,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible area (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 71,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both sills have slight damage

Pass 25 Feb 2014 71,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 71,419 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

radiator base corroded and leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2013 71,416 miles

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

mid exh hanger broken

rad leaking

Pass 6 Mar 2012 71,414 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 71,408 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front windscreen washers work on rear washer switch

Pass 2 Mar 2010 71,396 miles

front windscreen washers operated by alternative switch.

Fail 25 Feb 2010 71,390 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 71,368 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 71,363 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 71,348 miles

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 14 Mar 2006 71,334 miles

o/s rear tyre worn

surface corrosion to rear suspension beam

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 SE?

Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 2,497 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
2,644
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,497
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,027
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 604
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 561
Brake pipe excessively corroded 427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 352
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K227 HBD is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,455 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.5 SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K227 HBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Proton 1.5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K227 HBD is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 29 June 1993.

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