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K144 VWD

1993 Proton 1.3 Ge

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,536 mi
Last recorded176,536 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Ge74,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK144 VWD
MakeProton
Model1.3 Ge
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 176,536 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 102,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front anti roll bar links bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2014 99,425 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 99,425 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt buckle/plastic broke

Pass 7 Feb 2013 97,807 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 97,807 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 94,029 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 94,029 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front anti-roll bar rubber bushes badly splitting

Pass 8 Feb 2011 92,370 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 92,370 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 90,634 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 90,634 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2009 87,730 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 87,730 miles

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

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

offside rear brake back-plate corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2008 84,514 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 81,066 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 78,149 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 78,149 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Ge?

Based on 4,261 MOT tests across 1,026 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
2,893
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 340
constant velocity joint gaiter split 325
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Brake pipe excessively corroded 249
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
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K144 VWD is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Ge in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.3 Ge models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 74,296 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 1.3 Ge fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K144 VWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Ge typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Proton 1.3 Ge is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K144 VWD is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Ge, first registered on 20 March 1993.

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