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R199 UFR

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

54,354 mi
Last recorded54,354 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 UFR
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 54,354 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 54,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,034 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 50,034 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 45,409 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 45,409 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 41,038 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 41,038 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 38,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 34,911 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 34,911 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R199 UFR is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R199 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 R199 UFR registered?

R199 UFR is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R199 UFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R199 UFR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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