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K748 PMW

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,924 mi
Last recorded33,924 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK748 PMW
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2023 33,924 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipe. ()

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

under side of vehicle heavily covered in under seal.

Pass 17 Feb 2022 27,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle under side is heavily under sealed

Fail 14 Feb 2022 27,740 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe damaged Filler neck/breather pipe heavily corroded and holed (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area heavily corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area heavily corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle under side is heavily under sealed

Pass 20 Apr 2020 27,717 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Under side cover in under seal

Fail 20 Apr 2020 27,717 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Under side cover in under seal

Pass 17 Apr 2019 27,635 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Lower of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 16 Apr 2019 27,635 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Lower of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 11 Apr 2018 27,549 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 27,509 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 27,500 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2016 27,464 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 27,167 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,740 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded

slight brake bind n/s front

Pass 15 Apr 2013 26,166 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 25,418 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,753 miles

Vehicle fitted with driver dual control for brake & accelerator. Brake performance on both foot & hand control is equal.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 24,097 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 24,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,515 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 23,192 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 22,653 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 21,826 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 SE?

Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 2,497 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
2,644
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,497
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,027
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 604
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 561
Brake pipe excessively corroded 427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 352
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K748 PMW is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,455 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.5 SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K748 PMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Proton 1.5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K748 PMW registered?

K748 PMW is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 21 May 1993.

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