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R178 KKX

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

992,234 mi
Last recorded992,234 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 KKX
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 992,234 miles

advise: front pads getting low.

advise: srs light flashing permenant on dash, and has been damaged.

Fail 9 Apr 2010 992,234 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise: front pads getting low.

advise: srs light flashing permenant on dash, and has been damaged.

Pass 25 Apr 2009 98,753 miles
Pass 3 May 2008
Pass 13 Feb 2007 87,000 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 87,000 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 86,003 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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R178 KKX is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R178 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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R178 KKX is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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