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G262 XAE

1990 Proton 1.3 Gl

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,090 mi
Last recorded103,090 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2006
Typical for 1990 Proton 1.3 Gl71,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG262 XAE
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2006 103,090 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 102,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight exhaust blow centre section join

slight play in both front top strut mounts

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gl?

Based on 9,876 MOT tests across 2,190 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,755
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 832
constant velocity joint gaiter split 738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 729
Brake pipe excessively corroded 538
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 477
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G262 XAE is a 1990 Proton 1.3 Gl in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,454 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 Gl fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 832 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G262 XAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G262 XAE registered?

G262 XAE is a 1990 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 2 May 1990.

Is G262 XAE safe to buy?

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