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K551 BTG

1993 Proton SE

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,899 mi
Last recorded92,899 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2007
Typical for 1993 Proton SE77,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK551 BTG
MakeProton
ModelSE
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2007 92,899 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 92,545 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

slight deterioation of front no plate

Pass 18 Jan 2006 84,116 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 84,116 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Proton SE?

Based on 2,265 MOT tests across 571 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,897
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 247
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 163
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 131
Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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K551 BTG is a 1993 Proton SE in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Proton SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 77,180 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 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 247 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K551 BTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K551 BTG?

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What year was K551 BTG registered?

K551 BTG is a 1993 Proton SE, first registered on 28 May 1993.

Is K551 BTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K551 BTG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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