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R107 GNA

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,380 mi
Last recorded52,380 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 52,380 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 52,375 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor level to wheel arch rear corner (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 45,916 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 45,916 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 15 May 2015 39,844 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 39,844 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2014 35,623 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 32,072 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 29,833 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 27,328 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 25,134 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 25,134 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 22,978 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 22,978 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2008 20,941 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 20,940 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2007 18,780 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 17,654 miles

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 GNA is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GNA, 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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R107 GNA is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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