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R422 XEW

1997 Proton 1.3 Ge

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,178 mi
Last recorded99,178 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 XEW
MakeProton
Model1.3 Ge
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 99,178 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 94,392 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 85,714 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 85,714 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 78,005 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 69,427 miles

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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R422 XEW is a 1997 Proton 1.3 Ge in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R422 XEW, 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 29 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 R422 XEW registered?

R422 XEW is a 1997 Proton 1.3 Ge, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R422 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R422 XEW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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