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R163 KKX

1998 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,487 mi
Last recorded93,487 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 KKX
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 93,487 miles

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

very bad oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2009 82,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Handbrake travel long

Oil leak

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

slight scratches front windscreen

Fail 10 Dec 2009 82,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Handbrake travel long

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight scratches front windscreen

Pass 15 Dec 2008 71,778 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 71,612 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 60,521 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 59,438 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel on limits

Pass 25 Jan 2006 53,226 miles

nearside mirror casing cracked

oil leak

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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R163 KKX is a 1998 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R163 KKX, 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 R163 KKX registered?

R163 KKX is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R163 KKX safe to buy?

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