MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,751 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
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
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
How Reliable is the Proton Compact?
Based on 17,101 MOT tests across 2,067 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of R231 BOL?
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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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