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K738 MPX

1993 Proton Gl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,359 mi
Last recorded93,359 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Proton Gl78,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK738 MPX
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2008 93,359 miles

Offside rear shock absorber cover badly corroded.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Sep 2008 93,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear shock absorber cover badly corroded.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Sep 2007 91,229 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 91,229 miles

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

Both rear tyres slightly mis-shaped.

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished.

Offside rear shock absorber cover broken away.

Small stonechips in windscreen.

Vehicle emitting amounts a white smoke during test. Passed emission but may give a concern in the future.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 89,348 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 87,652 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 87,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front indicator has water in lens

offside rear tyre going out of shape

How Reliable is the Proton Gl?

Based on 5,105 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,996
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 446
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 402
Steering rack gaiter split 328
Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 188
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K738 MPX is a 1993 Proton Gl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Proton Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 78,664 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 446 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K738 MPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Proton Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K738 MPX registered?

K738 MPX is a 1993 Proton Gl, first registered on 28 April 1993.

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