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K188 HVJ

1993 Proton Gls

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,214 mi
Last recorded65,214 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Proton Gls72,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK188 HVJ
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 65,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 58,934 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 53,007 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 53,007 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K188 HVJ is a 1993 Proton Gls in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K188 HVJ, 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 K188 HVJ registered?

K188 HVJ is a 1993 Proton Gls, first registered on 27 May 1993.

Is K188 HVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K188 HVJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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