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K712 TKJ

1993 Proton 1.5 Gls

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

102,989 mi
Last recorded102,989 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2007
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls71,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK712 TKJ
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2007 102,989 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside wiper arm worn

Pass 13 Feb 2006 91,879 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

stone chip in the near side headlamp glass †condensation in the near side headlamp unit

Fail 13 Feb 2006 91,878 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

stone chip in the near side headlamp glass. †condensation in the near side headlamp unit.

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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K712 TKJ is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K712 TKJ, 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 K712 TKJ registered?

K712 TKJ is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 18 February 1993.

Is K712 TKJ safe to buy?

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