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K423 VRP

1992 Proton 1.5 Gl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,692 mi
Last recorded79,692 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl74,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK423 VRP
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 79,692 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 79,576 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 76,965 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 76,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 74,561 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 74,561 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 71,971 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 18 Jul 2005 68,643 miles

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade poor condition

o/s/f brake pipe between hoses rusty

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gl?

Based on 10,810 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
2,870
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 917
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 607
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 567
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 355
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K423 VRP is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl in Silver 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 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 74,670 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 917 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K423 VRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K423 VRP registered?

K423 VRP is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 3 August 1992.

Is K423 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K423 VRP 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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