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K406 ASC

1992 Proton 1.5 Gls

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,509 mi
Last recorded86,509 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls76,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK406 ASC
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 86,509 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 8 Feb 2010 86,507 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside mirror cracked

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 84,528 miles

front botom arms slightly coroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2009 84,525 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front botom arms slightly coroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2008 82,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear axle showing corrosion & o/s/f bottom suspension arm

Fail 5 Mar 2008 82,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle showing corrosion & o/s/f bottom suspension arm

Pass 15 Mar 2007 80,432 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 80,431 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/f bottom suspension arm showing corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2006 78,625 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 78,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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K406 ASC is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 609 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K406 ASC, 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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K406 ASC is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 26 August 1992.

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