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K489 GYD

1992 Proton 1.5 Gls

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,281 mi
Last recorded106,281 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls76,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK489 GYD
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2019 106,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 104,874 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 104,864 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 103,119 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 103,119 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 101,224 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 101,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 98,982 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 96,968 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2013 94,140 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 92,152 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2012 92,130 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2011 89,846 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 87,205 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 85,103 miles

Rear beam axel starting to carrode.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 82,279 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2007 79,661 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 77,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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K489 GYD is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K489 GYD, 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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K489 GYD is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 3 August 1992.

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