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K378 DVW

1992 Proton 1.5 Gls

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,931 mi
Last recorded84,931 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls76,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK378 DVW
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 84,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

exhaust system corroded

radiator heavily deteriorated/corroded (minor leaks)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 84,931 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear brake noisey

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

exhaust system corroded

radiator heavily deteriorated/corroded (minor leaks)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 83,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear sill slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front wing damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2010 82,573 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 81,000 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 79,601 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 77,892 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 77,892 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 75,980 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 75,980 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Both rear trailing arms starting to corrode

Both rear wheelarches starting to corrode

Fuel filler neck starting to corrode under nearside wheelarch

Nearside 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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Repair to offside front bumper damage has protruding fixing

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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K378 DVW is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 76,657 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 K378 DVW, 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 34 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K378 DVW is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 15 September 1992.

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