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K36 LWS

1992 Proton 1.5 SE

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,669 mi
Last recorded117,669 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 SE72,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK36 LWS
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2015 117,669 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 113,935 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 113,935 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 110,786 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 110,692 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 106,824 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 102,784 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 97,390 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 92,605 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 92,536 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 84,760 miles

Slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 16 Oct 2007 84,710 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Oct 2006 76,736 miles

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

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

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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K36 LWS is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1992 Proton 1.5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 72,578 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 K36 LWS, 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 34 years old, this Proton 1.5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K36 LWS?

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What year was K36 LWS registered?

K36 LWS is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 19 September 1992.

Is K36 LWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K36 LWS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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