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K566 XRE

1993 Proton 1.5 Gl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

89,754 mi
Last recorded89,754 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl73,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK566 XRE
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 89,754 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 89,754 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 88,833 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 88,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 88,610 miles

Both front wiper arms & blades in very poor condition

O/S/F Indicator lens missing

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2015 88,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Both front wiper arms & blades in very poor condition

O/S/F Indicator lens missing

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 86,031 miles

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

O/S/F Indicator lens damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 83,030 miles

Oil leak

Excess travel in handbrake

Front wiper linkage worn

O/S/F Indicator lens damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2013 83,030 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Excess travel in handbrake

Front wiper linkage worn

O/S/F Indicator lens damaged

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 79,459 miles

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

Oil leak

STRONG ADVISE O/S/F Indicator lens damaged

STRONG ADVISE Wiper linkage damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2013 79,459 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

STRONG ADVISE O/S/F Indicator lens damaged

STRONG ADVISE Wiper linkage damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2011 69,518 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

O/S/F Headlamp & indicator lens damaged

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2011 69,518 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

O/S/F Headlamp & indicator lens damaged

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2010 63,615 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 63,615 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2010 57,821 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 57,821 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/F Indicator lens damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2008 53,550 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 53,550 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front shockers casings SERVERELY CORRODED VERY STRONG ADVISE

Fail 2 Jan 2008 48,187 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 48,187 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 43,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 39,498 miles

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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K566 XRE is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 917 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K566 XRE, 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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K566 XRE is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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