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K459 YBA

1993 Proton 1.5 Gl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,862 mi
Last recorded131,862 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl73,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK459 YBA
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 131,862 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

boot lock missing

centre exhaust mounting temporary repaired

engine smoking

exhaust heat sheild loose & rattleing

nearside rear tyre tread feathered

offside front window inop

wipers & wiper linkages worn

Fail 24 Sep 2008 131,862 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

boot lock missing

centre exhaust mounting temporary repaired

engine smoking

exhaust heat sheild loose & rattleing

nearside rear tyre tread feathered

offside front window inop

wipers & wiper linkages worn

Pass 30 Aug 2007 128,042 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 128,042 miles

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

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2006 124,780 miles

n/s/f door lock may be faulty

n/s/f screen washer not working

outer sill started to corrode

wear in wiper linkage

Pass 7 Feb 2006 122,481 miles

brake pipes started to corrode

corrosion started on underside of vehicle

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

wear in wiper linkage

Fail 7 Feb 2006 122,481 miles

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

brake pipes started to corrode

corrosion started on underside of vehicle

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

wear in wiper linkage

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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K459 YBA is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K459 YBA, 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 K459 YBA registered?

K459 YBA is a 1993 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 31 March 1993.

Is K459 YBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K459 YBA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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