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K657 GVJ

1993 Proton 1.5 Gls

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,297 mi
Last recorded74,297 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls71,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK657 GVJ
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 74,297 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 71,719 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 71,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 67,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has numerous small surface cracks showing on both inner and outer sidewalls. (deterioration due to age of tyre.)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 64,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 60,380 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 56,161 miles

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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K657 GVJ is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 K657 GVJ, 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.

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What year was K657 GVJ registered?

K657 GVJ is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 25 January 1993.

Is K657 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K657 GVJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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