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K398 KWV

1992 Proton 1.5 SE

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,784 mi
Last recorded78,784 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 SE72,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK398 KWV
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2011 78,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 72,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 72,940 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 68,519 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 63,894 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 58,333 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 52,165 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2006 52,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear 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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K398 KWV is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K398 KWV, 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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What year was K398 KWV registered?

K398 KWV is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K398 KWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K398 KWV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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