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R165 YFL

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,181 mi
Last recorded148,181 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 YFL
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 148,181 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 145,144 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 138,865 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 126,191 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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R165 YFL is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R165 YFL, 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 R165 YFL registered?

R165 YFL is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R165 YFL safe to buy?

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