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K596 KYJ

1992 Proton 1.5 Gl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,071 mi
Last recorded117,071 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl74,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK596 KYJ
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 117,071 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 105,882 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 105,882 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 94,647 miles

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

[a] post cooroded but not exessivly

Fail 28 Nov 2008 94,624 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

[a] post cooroded but not exessivly

Fail 29 Nov 2007 85,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 85,179 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 84,287 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 84,287 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 79,053 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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K596 KYJ is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 74,670 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 K596 KYJ, 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 34 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K596 KYJ registered?

K596 KYJ is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 12 August 1992.

Is K596 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K596 KYJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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