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K854 VDF

1993 Proton 1.5 Gl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,410 mi
Last recorded84,410 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl73,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK854 VDF
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 84,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 84,410 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 81,552 miles

Corrosion both outer sills ,front and rear suspension,brake pipes etc.

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 81,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Corrosion both outer sills ,front and rear suspension,brake pipes etc.

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 78,910 miles

Both rear shock dust covers have excessive corrosion.

Rear wiper blade split and worn out.

Fail 11 Jul 2008 78,910 miles

Both rear shock dust covers have excessive corrosion.

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear wiper blade split and worn out.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 76,230 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 74,024 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 70,959 miles

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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K854 VDF is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 73,860 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 K854 VDF, 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 33 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K854 VDF registered?

K854 VDF is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 20 May 1993.

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The MOT history for K854 VDF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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