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K997 TFK

1992 Proton 1.3 Gls

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,825 mi
Last recorded80,825 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2007
Typical for 1992 Proton 1.3 Gls76,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK997 TFK
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2007 80,825 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 80,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 79,443 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 79,441 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 77,935 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 77,906 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gls?

Based on 9,060 MOT tests across 1,924 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
3,239
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,924
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 730
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 723
Brake pipe excessively corroded 498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 437
Steering rack gaiter split 283
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K997 TFK is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gls in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Proton 1.3 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 76,008 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 1.3 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K997 TFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K997 TFK registered?

K997 TFK is a 1992 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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The MOT history for K997 TFK shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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