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K609 EEO

1993 Proton 1.5 Gl

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,336 mi
Last recorded122,336 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl73,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK609 EEO
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 122,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 119,390 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 115,466 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s rear door accident damage

Pass 24 Mar 2014 115,466 miles

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

o/s rear door accident damage

Pass 25 Mar 2013 108,139 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 101,420 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 101,420 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 96,787 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 96,787 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 96,772 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 91,561 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 91,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 84,760 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 79,991 miles

o/s rear door damage not failable at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2007 73,505 miles

o/s rear door damaged;door opend at time of test

Fail 20 Mar 2007 73,505 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s rear door damaged;door opend at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2006 65,504 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 65,504 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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K609 EEO is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 73,860 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 K609 EEO, 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 33 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K609 EEO is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 12 May 1993.

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