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K272 VKE

1993 Proton 1.5 Gls

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,673 mi
Last recorded46,673 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls71,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK272 VKE
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 46,673 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 46,552 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/f door mirror glass broken

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 45,624 miles

both outer cv boots perished

Pass 3 Jun 2013 44,872 miles

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

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

altinator belt starting to crack

o/s/r tyre outer edge of tread split and lifting

Fail 31 May 2013 44,872 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

altinator belt starting to crack

o/s/r tyre outer edge of tread split and lifting

Pass 15 Jun 2012 44,034 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2011 42,412 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 42,412 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2010 41,141 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 39,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 39,629 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 37,771 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 37,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2007 35,692 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 33,932 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gls?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 1,591 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
2,816
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 609
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 325
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 305
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231
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K272 VKE is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 71,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.5 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 609 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K272 VKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K272 VKE is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 26 June 1993.

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