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K290 AWL

1993 Proton 1.3 Ge

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,061 mi
Last recorded102,061 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Ge74,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK290 AWL
MakeProton
Model1.3 Ge
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2015 102,061 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

center exhaust section hanger rotted off

Pass 25 Feb 2014 98,694 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 96,191 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

exhaust front pipe mounting fractured and insecure

exhaust rear section mounting fractured and insecure

Fail 8 Feb 2013 96,190 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

exhaust front pipe mounting fractured and insecure

exhaust rear section mounting fractured and insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2012 93,077 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 88,553 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 88,559 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 83,192 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 78,720 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 78,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 74,454 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 69,110 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 62,677 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 62,677 miles

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

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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K290 AWL is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Ge in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K290 AWL, 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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What year was K290 AWL registered?

K290 AWL is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Ge, first registered on 28 May 1993.

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The MOT history for K290 AWL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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