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K617 GBE

1993 Proton 1.3 Gls

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,734 mi
Last recorded57,734 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls72,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK617 GBE
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 57,734 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 57,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 56,616 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 56,616 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 55,375 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 55,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 54,246 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 53,182 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 53,182 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gls?

Based on 9,060 MOT tests across 1,924 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
3,239
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,924
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 730
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 723
Brake pipe excessively corroded 498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 437
Steering rack gaiter split 283
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K617 GBE is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 72,834 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 1.3 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K617 GBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K617 GBE registered?

K617 GBE is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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