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K284 ABO

1993 Proton Gls

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,293 mi
Last recorded74,293 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1993 Proton Gls72,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK284 ABO
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 74,293 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

offside rear outer sill becoming corroded

rear exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2013 74,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

offside rear outer sill becoming corroded

rear exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2012 73,234 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 73,201 miles

Offside Front 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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 71,806 miles

o/s/f wishbone slightly corroded

o/s/r sill slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 70,372 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 68,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

crack rear number plate

lots of localised rusting

when indicators used as hazard lamps, appear to dim

Pass 13 Feb 2008 66,983 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front power steering cooler pipes corroded.

n/s/r tyre outer wall perishing.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 65,603 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 65,589 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 64,815 miles

screw in n/s/front tyre

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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K284 ABO is a 1993 Proton Gls in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 K284 ABO, 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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K284 ABO is a 1993 Proton Gls, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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