CarVerify

Free Car Check

K988 TFK

1992 Proton SE

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,303 mi
Last recorded88,303 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Proton SE81,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Proton
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK988 TFK
MakeProton
ModelSE
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 88,303 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

both front tyres close to legal limit

both sill to floors in several places slightly corroded

drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

front bumper slightly corroded

front exhaust rubber requires attention soon

nearside front wing slightly damaged and slightly corroded

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

offside rear inner flitch by previous repair slightly weakend

offside rear inner flitch corroded behind mud flap but not in perscribed area

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

oil around gearbox

rear axel showing signs of corrosion

rear number plate slightly discoloured

vehicle has been extensivly repaired and is undersealed in several places

Fail 22 Oct 2010 88,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

both front tyres close to legal limit

both sill to floors in several places slightly corroded

drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

front bumper slightly corroded

front exhaust rubber requires attention soon

nearside front wing slightly damaged and slightly corroded

offside rear inner flitch by previous repair slightly weakend

offside rear inner flitch corroded behind mud flap but not in perscribed area

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

oil around gearbox

rear axel showing signs of corrosion

rear number plate slightly discoloured

vehicle has been extensivly repaired and is undersealed in several places

Pass 30 Sep 2009 81,295 miles

both front suspension arms slightly corroded

evidence of offside rear wheel fouling shock absorber (not catching during test)

front valance in several places corroded not in perscribed area

fuel pipe corroded

nearside cv gaitor slightly perished

nearside front sill to floor has been heavily undersealed

offside front inner flitch slightly corroded

offside front outer sill slightly corroded

rear axel very heavily undersealed and may require further attention soon

rear number plate slightly discolered

Fail 24 Sep 2009 81,287 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipe corroded

both front suspension arms slightly corroded

evidence of offside rear wheel fouling shock absorber (not catching during test)

front valance in several places corroded not in perscribed area

nearside cv gaitor slightly perished

offside front inner flitch slightly corroded

offside front outer sill slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly discolered

Pass 14 Oct 2008 74,409 miles

nearside cv gaitor slightly perished

Fail 7 Oct 2008 74,333 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

nearside cv gaitor slightly perished

Pass 11 Oct 2007 65,612 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 65,561 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 59,247 miles

under side of car is in poor condition(corrosion)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 59,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

UNDER SIDE OF CAR IS IN POOR CONDITION (CORROSION)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 54,926 miles

How Reliable is the Proton SE?

Based on 2,265 MOT tests across 571 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,897
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 247
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 163
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 131
Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
Full Proton SE reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K988 TFK is a 1992 Proton SE in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1992 Proton SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 81,546 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 SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 247 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K988 TFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton SE typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Proton SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K988 TFK?

You can check the full history of K988 TFK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K988 TFK registered?

K988 TFK is a 1992 Proton SE, first registered on 11 September 1992.

Is K988 TFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K988 TFK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K988 TFK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K988 TFK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.