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K553 KUB

1993 Proton 1.3 Ge

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

76,100 mi
Last recorded76,100 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Ge74,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK553 KUB
MakeProton
Model1.3 Ge
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2008 76,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2007 70,628 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 70,610 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 64,717 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 64,659 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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K553 KUB is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Ge in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K553 KUB, 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 K553 KUB registered?

K553 KUB is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Ge, first registered on 7 June 1993.

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