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K234 ABA

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,400 mi
Last recorded81,400 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK234 ABA
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 81,400 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 81,400 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 71,915 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 71,711 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2009 68,928 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 68,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 62,098 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 62,062 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 57,109 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 57,109 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 51,705 miles

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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K234 ABA is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K234 ABA, 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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What year was K234 ABA registered?

K234 ABA is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 25 March 1993.

Is K234 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K234 ABA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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