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R218 GHK

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,151 mi
Last recorded39,151 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 GHK
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 39,151 miles

offside front steering rack gator starting to perish slightly

offside rear tyre starting to crack and is feathered across the tread

Pass 2 Jun 2016 37,960 miles

Nearside registration plate lamp slightly dim

Rear tyres perished & cracking

Fail 2 Jun 2016 37,960 miles

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

Nearside registration plate lamp slightly dim

Rear tyres perished & cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2015 36,653 miles

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKED ALL OVER

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 5 Jun 2014 35,399 miles

rear tyres perished and feathered slightly

Fail 5 Jun 2014 35,399 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres perished and feathered slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2013 34,242 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 6 Jun 2013 34,242 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 May 2012 32,120 miles

offside rear tyre feathered

Fail 17 May 2012 32,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear tyre feathered

Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,537 miles

emmisions slow to reach operating temperature

eye level stop light inop

Fail 7 Jun 2011 30,537 miles

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

emmisions slow to reach operating temperature

eye level stop light inop

Pass 4 Jun 2010 27,558 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 27,558 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 25,678 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 25,678 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2008 23,662 miles

rear tyres starting to perish slightly on inner walls

Fail 27 May 2008 23,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres starting to perish slightly on inner walls

Pass 25 May 2007 21,526 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 20,459 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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R218 GHK is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R218 GHK, 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 R218 GHK registered?

R218 GHK is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R218 GHK safe to buy?

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