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K978 TKL

1993 Proton 1.5 Gls

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,631 mi
Last recorded93,631 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls71,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK978 TKL
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 93,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2009 93,631 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 86,790 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 79,710 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 79,710 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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K978 TKL is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 K978 TKL, 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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What year was K978 TKL registered?

K978 TKL is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 27 February 1993.

Is K978 TKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K978 TKL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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