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K655 BBD

1993 Proton 1.5 Gls

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,586 mi
Last recorded80,586 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls71,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK655 BBD
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 80,586 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 80,586 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 78,888 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2009 78,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2008 75,542 miles

Front Reg.No. Plate cracked and slightly discolored

Pass 17 Sep 2007 73,791 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 71,281 miles

both front driveshaft boots perishing

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm & nail in tread

offside outer sill corroding

slight blow from catalyst to centre pipe joint

Fail 28 Jul 2006 70,961 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 68,451 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 68,451 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside mirror glass broken

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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K655 BBD is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 71,574 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 609 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K655 BBD, 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 33 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K655 BBD registered?

K655 BBD is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 6 January 1993.

Is K655 BBD safe to buy?

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