MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,336 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
How Reliable is the Proton Compact Duo?
Based on 705 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R229 VSE is a 1998 Proton Compact Duo in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Proton Compact Duo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 74,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Proton Compact Duo fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R229 VSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Proton Compact Duo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Compact Duo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R229 VSE registered?
R229 VSE is a 1998 Proton Compact Duo, first registered on 9 April 1998.
Is R229 VSE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R229 VSE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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