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K388 YPA

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,631 mi
Last recorded84,631 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK388 YPA
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 84,631 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

headlamps slightly loose

rear number plate slight damage

rear shock absorbers covers corroded

windscreen slight damage

Pass 25 Apr 2013 82,135 miles

front nearside tyre outer edge slightly worn

front offside lower ball joint dust cover slightly perished

front offside shock absorber slight leak

headlamps slightly loose

rear number plate slight damage

rear offside footbrake slightly low efficiency/ rear brakes slight imbalance

windscreen slight damage

Fail 23 Apr 2013 82,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

front nearside tyre outer edge slightly worn

front offside lower ball joint dust cover slightly perished

front offside shock absorber slight leak

headlamps slightly loose

rear number plate slight damage

rear offside footbrake slightly low efficiency/ rear brakes slight imbalance

windscreen slight damage

Pass 25 Apr 2012 79,734 miles

front headlamps slightly loose

front offside shock absorber slight leak

Fail 24 Apr 2012 79,732 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front headlamps slightly loose

front offside shock absorber slight leak

Fail 6 May 2011 77,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front lower ball joint grease covers split

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate cracked

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2011 77,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front lower ball joint grease covers split

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate cracked

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2010 75,950 miles

Both rear archs rusty

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 74,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2008 72,615 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 72,615 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 70,445 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 67,528 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 67,528 miles

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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K388 YPA is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,455 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 K388 YPA, 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 33 years old, this Proton 1.5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K388 YPA registered?

K388 YPA is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 30 April 1993.

Is K388 YPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K388 YPA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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