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K685 BMJ

1993 Proton 1.5 Gl

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,743 mi
Last recorded61,743 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl73,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK685 BMJ
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 61,743 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 60,124 miles

front discs pitted

Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,013 miles

slight run out & imbalance on front brakes

Fail 27 Apr 2011 59,013 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight run out & imbalance on front brakes

Pass 15 Apr 2010 57,798 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 55,202 miles

exhaust rear box corroded.

Fail 6 May 2009 55,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rear box corroded.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 52,494 miles

n/s rear tyre tread slightly distorted

Pass 8 Jan 2007 48,242 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 47,557 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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K685 BMJ is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K685 BMJ, 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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What year was K685 BMJ registered?

K685 BMJ is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is K685 BMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K685 BMJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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