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K101 VTA

1993 Proton 1.5 SE

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,666 mi
Last recorded38,666 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 SE71,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK101 VTA
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 38,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2011 36,420 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 36,420 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 32,282 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 32,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 24,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 24,964 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 21,775 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 21,582 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 SE?

Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 2,497 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
2,644
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,497
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,027
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 604
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 561
Brake pipe excessively corroded 427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 352
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K101 VTA is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,455 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 SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K101 VTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Proton 1.5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K101 VTA registered?

K101 VTA is a 1993 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 18 February 1993.

Is K101 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K101 VTA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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