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K923 NME

1993 Proton 1.5 Gl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,893 mi
Last recorded129,893 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl73,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK923 NME
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 129,893 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 129,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 127,419 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 127,419 miles

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

Front and Rear Registration Plate is slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre will need attention in the near future

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

Offside Front mirror is slightly insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2008 123,184 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

nearside washer jet missing

offside washer jet loose

Fail 21 Oct 2008 123,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

nearside washer jet missing

offside washer jet loose

Pass 16 Aug 2006 116,358 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 116,357 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K923 NME is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K923 NME, 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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K923 NME is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 26 May 1993.

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