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K978 YBH

1992 Proton 1.5 Gls

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

73,594 mi
Last recorded73,594 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls76,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK978 YBH
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2009 73,594 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 69,561 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 69,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 67,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 67,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 66,089 miles

yes

Fail 7 Sep 2006 66,088 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

crack in off side rear light lense

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 YBH is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K978 YBH, 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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What year was K978 YBH registered?

K978 YBH is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 23 October 1992.

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