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K165 BAV

1993 Proton Gls

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,977 mi
Last recorded112,977 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2007
Typical for 1993 Proton Gls72,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK165 BAV
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2007 112,977 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 112,977 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 108,938 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Gls?

Based on 3,834 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,136
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 382
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 345
Brake pipe excessively corroded 201
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 131
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K165 BAV is a 1993 Proton Gls in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Proton Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 72,433 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K165 BAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Proton Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K165 BAV registered?

K165 BAV is a 1993 Proton Gls, first registered on 29 March 1993.

Is K165 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K165 BAV shows 3 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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