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K520 FWT

1992 Proton SE Auto

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

77,000 mi
Last recorded77,000 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1992 Proton SE Auto67,043 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK520 FWT
MakeProton
ModelSE Auto
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2010 77,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

sorry not ingood condition

Pass 13 Aug 2009 73,061 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 73,061 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/f n/souter wheel arche corroed o/f n/s oter sill cover in plastik mould o/f lower contamit in oil badly oil leaks o/f rearfoot brake low on perfomens

Pass 12 Aug 2008 66,895 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 66,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

outer top covers corroded on both rear shock absorbers

Pass 14 Aug 2007 61,464 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 61,464 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Upper Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

ALL BRAKE PIPE WAX IN OIL

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 56,190 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 56,190 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

handbrake travel nearing limit allowed

o/s front tyre nearing limit

How Reliable is the Proton SE Auto?

Based on 1,413 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
3,302
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 39
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K520 FWT is a 1992 Proton SE Auto in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1992 Proton SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 67,043 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K520 FWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Proton SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K520 FWT registered?

K520 FWT is a 1992 Proton SE Auto, first registered on 23 October 1992.

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