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K540 PLY

1992 Proton 1.3 Gl

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,034 mi
Last recorded66,034 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl73,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK540 PLY
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 66,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 61,175 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

slight corrosion to nearside front door shut

Pass 20 Nov 2013 61,175 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

slight corrosion to nearside front door shut

Pass 15 Nov 2012 55,469 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 48,436 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2011 48,320 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2010 41,602 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 41,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 32,626 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Oct 2009 32,364 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Oct 2008 23,447 miles

both front windscreen wipers split

Pass 20 Nov 2007 17,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 16,942 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 16,184 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 16,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gl?

Based on 9,876 MOT tests across 2,190 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,755
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 832
constant velocity joint gaiter split 738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 729
Brake pipe excessively corroded 538
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 477
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K540 PLY is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 73,893 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.3 Gl fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 832 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K540 PLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K540 PLY registered?

K540 PLY is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 26 November 1992.

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The MOT history for K540 PLY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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