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R107 AKY

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,320 mi
Last recorded86,320 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 AKY
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 86,320 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 86,315 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2009 75,961 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 75,961 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 68,057 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 58,428 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 58,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 48,229 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Proton Compact?

Based on 17,101 MOT tests across 2,067 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
4,368
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,067
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,657
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 749
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 744
Brake pipe excessively corroded 701
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R107 AKY is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Proton Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 61,911 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 Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,657 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R107 AKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R107 AKY registered?

R107 AKY is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 8 July 1998.

Is R107 AKY safe to buy?

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