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K608 UPK

1992 Proton 1.5 Gls

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,719 mi
Last recorded140,719 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls76,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK608 UPK
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 140,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 136,653 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 133,434 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 129,924 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 124,992 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 119,645 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 114,771 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 114,771 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 108,530 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 102,672 miles

both rear tyres at 2mm

nearside front anti roll bar droplink bushes perished

slight corrosion in nearside rear outer sill

small pinhole in offside front outer driveshaft gaiter

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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K608 UPK is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 76,657 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 K608 UPK, 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 34 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 K608 UPK registered?

K608 UPK is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 30 September 1992.

Is K608 UPK safe to buy?

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