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K984 AJB

1993 Proton 1.5 Gl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

158,229 mi
Last recorded158,229 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl73,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK984 AJB
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2009 158,229 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Metal brake pipes , front & rear corroded Engine burning engine oil Requires new radiator

Pass 7 Aug 2008 151,138 miles

Engine burning oil ,Slight blue smoke emitted from tail pipe ,o/s rear suspension arm slightly corroded

o/s/f seat belt webbing starting to fray

Fail 7 Aug 2008 151,138 miles

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

Engine burning oil ,Slight blue smoke emitted from tail pipe ,o/s rear suspension arm slightly corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 145,751 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 145,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 141,920 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 141,920 miles

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

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

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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K984 AJB is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K984 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 33 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K984 AJB registered?

K984 AJB is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 19 January 1993.

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