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K588 KNG

1993 Proton 1.5 Gls

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,537 mi
Last recorded63,537 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls71,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK588 KNG
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 63,537 miles

Both front brake discs have a rust ring on outer edge

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside outer sill corroded, Outside prescribed area

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing a full inspection of outer sills

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jul 2011 63,537 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front brake discs have a rust ring on outer edge

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside outer sill corroded, Outside prescribed area

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing a full inspection of outer sills

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Apr 2010 60,132 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 60,132 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 56,290 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 52,758 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 50,264 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 49,093 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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K588 KNG is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K588 KNG, 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 K588 KNG registered?

K588 KNG is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 1 March 1993.

Is K588 KNG safe to buy?

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