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K273 OCV

1993 Proton Gl

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,519 mi
Last recorded78,519 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Proton Gl78,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK273 OCV
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 78,519 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 78,511 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 75,205 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 73,692 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 73,692 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 72,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear brake assys. noisy

How Reliable is the Proton Gl?

Based on 5,105 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,996
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 446
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 402
Steering rack gaiter split 328
Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 188
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K273 OCV is a 1993 Proton Gl in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Proton Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 78,664 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 446 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K273 OCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was K273 OCV registered?

K273 OCV is a 1993 Proton Gl, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K273 OCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K273 OCV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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