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K397 NPX

1992 Proton 1.5 SE

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,039 mi
Last recorded92,039 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 SE72,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK397 NPX
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 92,039 miles

Unable to open offside rear door.

Fail 10 Aug 2009 29,039 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Unable to open offside rear door.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 86,006 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 76,826 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 76,440 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front 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)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 67,631 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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K397 NPX is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K397 NPX, 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.

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How do I check the history of K397 NPX?

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What year was K397 NPX registered?

K397 NPX is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 30 September 1992.

Is K397 NPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K397 NPX 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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