MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,788 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion to sills and wheelarches
engine slight smoky
front number plate damaged
nearside rear tyre near limit and tread deteriorating - suggest replace
offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers corroded
offside front seatbelt webbing deteriorated
offside rear lamp lense damaged
oil leak
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to sills and wheelarches
engine slight smoky
front number plate damaged
nearside rear tyre near limit and tread deteriorating - suggest replace
offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers corroded
offside front seatbelt webbing deteriorated
offside rear lamp lense damaged
oil leak
both rear tyres perished and near limit
corrosion to sills and rear wheel arches
engine smoky
fron number plate deteriorating
offside rear indicator lamp damaged
offside rear top shock absorber bush worn and dust casing corroded
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
front number plate damage
rear shock absorber cassings corroded
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
front number plate damage
rear shock absorber cassings corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gl?
Based on 10,810 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K697 VPE is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 74,670 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 K697 VPE, 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 34 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 K697 VPE registered?
K697 VPE is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 28 August 1992.
Is K697 VPE safe to buy?
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