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K548 KYJ

1992 Proton 1.5 SE

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,237 mi
Last recorded94,237 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 SE72,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK548 KYJ
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 94,237 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2026 94,203 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 93,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre pipes deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

high-level stop lamp not working

Pass 9 May 2024 93,138 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 93,103 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 92,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion offside rear outer lower part of rear bumper

Pass 20 Jul 2018 92,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch

corrosion to offside rear lower part of bumper

Pass 17 Aug 2017 91,289 miles

corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch

corrosion to offside rear outer lower bumper

Pass 15 Aug 2016 90,805 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 89,931 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 88,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch, o/s/r and n/s/r upper shock mounts

Pass 18 Aug 2014 88,448 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch, o/s/r and n/s/r upper shock mounts

Pass 12 Aug 2013 87,284 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2013 87,280 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

both front brake hoses deteriorated

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2012 85,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 85,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 85,189 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 85,189 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 84,168 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 82,984 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 81,143 miles

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

cracks in n/s/f flexi brake pipe

leak on rear exhaust box

Pass 20 Jul 2007 78,785 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 75,328 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 71,685 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 SE?

Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 2,497 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
2,644
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,497
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,027
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 604
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 561
Brake pipe excessively corroded 427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 352
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K548 KYJ is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Proton 1.5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 72,578 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.5 SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K548 KYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Proton 1.5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K548 KYJ is a 1992 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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