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K717 MGX

1993 Proton 1.5 Gls

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,631 mi
Last recorded71,631 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls71,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK717 MGX
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 71,631 miles

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

corrosion to both rear inner / outer sills / both rear wheel arches and inner wings

Pass 12 Feb 2015 64,243 miles

exhaust front flexi pipe area corroded and blowing slightly

Fail 11 Feb 2015 64,243 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust front flexi pipe area corroded and blowing slightly

Fail 5 Feb 2015 64,224 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 54,076 miles

both front struts slightly corroded at bottom mountings

Fail 4 Feb 2014 54,076 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front struts slightly corroded at bottom mountings

Pass 10 Jan 2013 45,940 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 44,663 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 43,486 miles

rear brakes noisy

Pass 21 Dec 2009 42,529 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 41,518 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 40,124 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2007 40,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 38,292 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 36,853 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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K717 MGX is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 K717 MGX, 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 K717 MGX registered?

K717 MGX is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 12 January 1993.

Is K717 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K717 MGX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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