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K475 VFX

1993 Proton 1.5 Gls

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,542 mi
Last recorded64,542 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls71,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK475 VFX
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 64,542 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 61,723 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 61,723 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 61,524 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

radiator in poor condition

Fail 31 Oct 2012 61,469 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

radiator in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2011 58,760 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2011 58,711 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 56,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 56,470 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 52,564 miles

oil leak\slight corrosion in rear of sills

Pass 7 Nov 2008 46,528 miles

oil leak\exhaust for corrosion\both front tyres for inner tread depth

Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,496 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 40,579 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 40,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

corrosion forming on exhaust system

n/s/f headlamp lense cracked

radiator in poor condition

some perrishing to both rear tyre outer side walls

washer jets need adjustment

Pass 12 Jan 2006 39,683 miles

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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K475 VFX is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 71,574 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 K475 VFX, 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 33 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K475 VFX is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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