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K596 JWR

1993 Proton Gls

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,127 mi
Last recorded122,127 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 Proton Gls72,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK596 JWR
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2007 122,127 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 105,360 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 105,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside and nearside rear shock absorber top covers corroded but not affecting damper operation

How Reliable is the Proton Gls?

Based on 3,834 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,136
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 382
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 345
Brake pipe excessively corroded 201
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 131
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K596 JWR is a 1993 Proton Gls in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Proton Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 72,433 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K596 JWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Proton Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K596 JWR registered?

K596 JWR is a 1993 Proton Gls, first registered on 7 May 1993.

Is K596 JWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K596 JWR shows 3 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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