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R146 GJN

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,985 mi
Last recorded115,985 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 GJN
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 May 2011 115,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust blowing slightly at frontpipe section

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s door mirror glass broken

o/s door/1/4 panel damaged

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2010 111,912 miles

headlamp aim on limit (low)

o/s door + rear panel damaged

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 4 May 2010 111,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

headlamp aim on limit (low)

o/s door + rear panel damaged

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 May 2009 107,608 miles

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

vehicle damage to o/s

Fail 13 May 2009 107,387 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

vehicle damage to o/s

Pass 22 May 2008 102,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2008 102,252 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2007 96,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body damage to offside of vehicle

both head lamp images impaired

near side seet belt cover missing

Fail 14 May 2007 96,538 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both Headlamp images impaired

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body damage to off side of vehicle

nearside rear seat belt latch cover missing

off side wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2006 87,536 miles

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

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

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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R146 GJN is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R146 GJN, 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 R146 GJN registered?

R146 GJN is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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