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K509 VBV

1993 Proton Gls

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,059 mi
Last recorded68,059 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 Proton Gls72,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK509 VBV
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,059 miles

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Fail 11 Jun 2013 68,057 miles

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

O/S HEADLAMP BRACKET BROKEN

Pass 4 Jan 2012 66,837 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 66,835 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 65,910 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 62,536 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Signs of corrosion on offside front inner wing

Pass 12 Sep 2009 62,536 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Signs of corrosion on offside front inner wing

Pass 20 Sep 2008 59,264 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 59,264 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 54,786 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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K509 VBV is a 1993 Proton Gls in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K509 VBV, 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 K509 VBV registered?

K509 VBV is a 1993 Proton Gls, first registered on 15 January 1993.

Is K509 VBV safe to buy?

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