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K829 XBH

1992 Proton 1.5 Gl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

106,986 mi
Last recorded106,986 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl74,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK829 XBH
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 106,986 miles

All floor pans corroded

Battery tray corroded

Both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes worn

Both front indis very slow & dim when hazzards or on! -close to excess-

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear lower inner wheel arches heavy siliconed around weld repairs

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Frontsuspension weak

Nearside front road wheel stiff to move / turn by hand

Nearside indi light unit / lense damaged

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front road wheel has damage / dent to its inner bead rim

Offside rear inner shock mounting corroded

Rear lower gearbox mount worn & spliting

Side sill lower outer covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 15 Jul 2013 106,977 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

All floor pans corroded

Battery tray corroded

Both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes worn

Both front indis very slow & dim when hazzards or on! -close to excess-

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear lower inner wheel arches heavy siliconed around weld repairs

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Frontsuspension weak

Nearside front road wheel stiff to move / turn by hand

Nearside indi light unit / lense damaged

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front road wheel has damage / dent to its inner bead rim

Offside rear inner shock mounting corroded

Rear lower gearbox mount worn & spliting

Side sill lower outer covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2012 106,725 miles

corrosion developing throughout vehicle

Fail 9 Jul 2012 106,716 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

corrosion developing under vehicle

rear wheel bearings becoming noisy

Fail 3 Jul 2012 106,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion developing under vehicle

engine misfire

rear wheel bearings becoming noisy

Pass 15 Jul 2011 106,515 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 106,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has cracks in the sidewall.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 106,054 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 106,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front and offside rear tyres have cracks in the sidewall.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 102,640 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front tyre has cracks in the outer sidewall.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 98,992 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2007 96,483 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 96,391 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2006 94,358 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 94,311 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

repair to front bumper.

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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K829 XBH is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 917 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K829 XBH, 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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K829 XBH is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 20 August 1992.

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