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K727 GHJ

1993 Proton Gls

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,199 mi
Last recorded129,199 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1993 Proton Gls72,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK727 GHJ
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 129,199 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 129,199 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013
Fail 20 Aug 2013 120,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 108,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 108,762 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 94,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre is cracking

Fail 18 Aug 2011 94,955 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2010 88,097 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 88,097 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 84,059 miles

costomer adjusted own emmisions

Fail 21 Aug 2009 84,059 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

costomer adjusted own emmisions

Pass 30 Jul 2007 83,860 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 83,860 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

radiator core advance corrsion

Pass 20 Jul 2006 82,755 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 82,755 miles

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

some w/screen damage,zone A

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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K727 GHJ is a 1993 Proton Gls in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K727 GHJ, 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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K727 GHJ is a 1993 Proton Gls, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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