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R231 BOL

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,751 mi
Last recorded67,751 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 BOL
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 67,751 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2015 67,751 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 46,120 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2014 46,113 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 23,789 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 6,318 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 5,105 miles

brake pipes undersealed not allowing full inspection

nearside front indicator lense loose recomend attention

original tyres fitted age cracking started to side walls recomend imeadiate replacement

Pass 26 Mar 2008 5,098 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 5,004 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 4,860 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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R231 BOL is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R231 BOL, 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 R231 BOL registered?

R231 BOL is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R231 BOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R231 BOL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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