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K974 KGW

1993 Proton 1.5 Gls

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,273 mi
Last recorded66,273 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls71,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK974 KGW
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 66,273 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 66,273 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 65,624 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 64,721 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 64,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 63,997 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 62,802 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 61,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both side front wiper arms slightly insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2008 60,281 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 58,155 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 58,144 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 55,890 miles

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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K974 KGW is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 71,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K974 KGW, 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 33 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K974 KGW is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 28 January 1993.

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