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K297 AWL

1993 Proton 1.5 Gl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,219 mi
Last recorded124,219 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl73,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK297 AWL
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 124,219 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 120,419 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 120,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 106,765 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 106,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 90,172 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 90,078 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wipers worn

Pass 16 May 2006 76,350 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 55,675 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gl?

Based on 10,810 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
2,870
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 917
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 607
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 567
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 355
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K297 AWL is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl in Silver 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 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 73,860 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 917 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K297 AWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was K297 AWL registered?

K297 AWL is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 30 June 1993.

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The MOT history for K297 AWL 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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