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K523 WPF

1993 Proton 1.5 Gls

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,789 mi
Last recorded108,789 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls71,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK523 WPF
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 108,789 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 108,789 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside outer sill getting very rusty

small hole in offside headlight glass

Pass 9 Sep 2009 103,993 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 103,993 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 98,564 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 98,564 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

stone chip in offside front headlight

Pass 8 Aug 2007 93,181 miles

crack in offside door mirror glass

small hole in offside headlight

Fail 8 Aug 2007 93,181 miles

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

crack in offside door mirror glass

small hole in offside headlight

Fail 4 Sep 2006 87,340 miles

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

stone chip in offside headlight

Pass 4 Sep 2006 87,340 miles

stone chip in offside headlight

Fail 8 Sep 2005 81,328 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 81,328 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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K523 WPF is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K523 WPF, 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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What year was K523 WPF registered?

K523 WPF is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 24 March 1993.

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The MOT history for K523 WPF shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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