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K495 DSC

1993 Proton 1.5 Gl

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,280 mi
Last recorded49,280 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl73,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK495 DSC
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 49,280 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 48,582 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,857 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 47,196 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 46,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,547 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 45,547 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 44,991 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 44,991 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,165 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 43,305 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 43,305 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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K495 DSC is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 73,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K495 DSC, 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 33 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K495 DSC registered?

K495 DSC is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 26 January 1993.

Is K495 DSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K495 DSC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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