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K979 AJB

1992 Proton 1.5 Gl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,150 mi
Last recorded59,150 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl74,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK979 AJB
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,150 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 59,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Bumper trim missing exposing clips o/s front and rear

Corrosion to rear ends of both outer sill panels

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

High level brake light not working

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 58,693 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 58,693 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

High level brake light not working

Light perishing to both rear tyres

N/S headlight pattern is poor

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 57,476 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion in general to exhaust system

corrosion to fuel filler neck

small stonechips in windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2006 56,184 miles

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

Fuel tank filler neck corroded

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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K979 AJB is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 74,670 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 K979 AJB, 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 34 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K979 AJB registered?

K979 AJB is a 1992 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 22 September 1992.

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