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K635 GAV

1993 Proton 1.5 Gl

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,898 mi
Last recorded92,898 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl73,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK635 GAV
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 92,898 miles

Both rear tyres perrished

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 May 2015 92,893 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

All tyres perrished

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight brake bind at front wheels

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 92,087 miles

All tyres perrished with small cuts

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

corosion to rear suspension

Pass 2 May 2013 91,081 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 May 2013 91,081 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2012 90,498 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

cracks in tyres

Pass 9 May 2011 89,987 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 May 2010 88,896 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 88,896 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

unable to check near side front wheel bearings owing to binding brake

Pass 11 May 2009 87,926 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 86,922 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 86,922 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2007 85,940 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 85,940 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 84,987 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 84,987 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 81,179 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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K635 GAV is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 K635 GAV, 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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K635 GAV is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 30 June 1993.

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