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K870 GRA

1992 Proton 1.5 Gls

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,535 mi
Last recorded77,535 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls76,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK870 GRA
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 77,535 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 77,535 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 76,148 miles

front suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2010 76,148 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2009 74,417 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2008 72,624 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 72,624 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 69,574 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 69,574 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 65,503 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres worn outer edges

Fail 25 Oct 2006 65,503 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres have slight wear on outer edges

Pass 26 Oct 2005 63,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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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K870 GRA is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 76,657 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 609 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K870 GRA, 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 34 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K870 GRA is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 25 September 1992.

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