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R180 BOE

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,693 mi
Last recorded72,693 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 BOE
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,693 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 63,407 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 63,407 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 56,444 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 56,432 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 49,424 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 49,286 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 42,605 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 42,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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R180 BOE is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R180 BOE, 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 R180 BOE registered?

R180 BOE is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R180 BOE safe to buy?

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