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K255 XRP

1992 Proton 1.5 Gl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,815 mi
Last recorded102,815 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl74,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK255 XRP
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 102,815 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 102,776 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AXLE BEAM (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AXLE BEAM (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 99,202 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake pad approx 3mm.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside wiper blade split.

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked on side wall.

high level brake light not working.

tail gate rams weak.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 94,728 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Fail 16 Aug 2016 94,634 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Aug 2015 90,467 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 86,019 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 81,094 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 81,094 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 81,092 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 81,084 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 80,400 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 79,773 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 79,044 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 78,975 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 76,245 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 76,245 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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K255 XRP is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K255 XRP, 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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What year was K255 XRP registered?

K255 XRP is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 4 September 1992.

Is K255 XRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K255 XRP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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