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K596 YWO

1993 Proton Gl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,297 mi
Last recorded94,297 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 Proton Gl78,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK596 YWO
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 94,297 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 82,346 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 78,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 74,832 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 74,832 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 71,883 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Gl?

Based on 5,105 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,996
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 446
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 402
Steering rack gaiter split 328
Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 188
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K596 YWO is a 1993 Proton Gl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 Proton Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 78,664 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 446 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K596 YWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was K596 YWO registered?

K596 YWO is a 1993 Proton Gl, first registered on 2 February 1993.

Is K596 YWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K596 YWO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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