MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,464 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
brake pipe at n/s/f flexi hose has corrosion
n/s/f cv boot has pin hole
one rear exhaust rubber split
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing support panel holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
brake pipe at n/s/f flexi hose has corrosion
n/s/f cv boot has pin hole
one rear exhaust rubber split
rear bumper loose
Offside Rear slight dampness at caliper possable leak
outer sills soft
rear shock absorbers weak
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear slight dampness at caliper possable leak
outer sills soft
rear shock absorbers weak
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber body corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorber body corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber body corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorber body corroded
engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Proton Compact?
Based on 17,101 MOT tests across 2,067 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R257 UES is a 1998 Proton Compact in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R257 UES, 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 R257 UES registered?
R257 UES is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 19 April 1998.
Is R257 UES safe to buy?
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