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K542 SLE

1993 Proton Gls

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,878 mi
Last recorded74,878 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2007
Typical for 1993 Proton Gls72,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK542 SLE
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2007 74,878 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 74,873 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 64,185 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 57,927 miles
Fail 21 May 2005 57,576 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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K542 SLE is a 1993 Proton Gls in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 K542 SLE, 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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How do I check the history of K542 SLE?

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What year was K542 SLE registered?

K542 SLE is a 1993 Proton Gls, first registered on 25 May 1993.

Is K542 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K542 SLE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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