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K697 VPE

1992 Proton 1.5 Gl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,788 mi
Last recorded128,788 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl74,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK697 VPE
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 128,788 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 128,776 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 122,989 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 118,874 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 113,635 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 11,365 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 108,639 miles

front number plate damage

rear shock absorber cassings corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2008 108,639 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front number plate damage

rear shock absorber cassings corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2007 99,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 93,926 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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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.

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