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R196 UFR

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,762 mi
Last recorded51,762 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 UFR
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2009 51,762 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 48,652 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 44,976 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front tyres starting to crack

Pass 1 Jul 2006 42,217 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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R196 UFR 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 100%.

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 R196 UFR, 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 R196 UFR registered?

R196 UFR is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R196 UFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R196 UFR shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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