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R257 UES

1998 Proton Compact

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,464 mi
Last recorded48,464 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 UES
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 48,464 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 47,597 miles

brake pipe at n/s/f flexi hose has corrosion

n/s/f cv boot has pin hole

one rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 23 Dec 2021 47,597 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 45,933 miles

Offside Rear slight dampness at caliper possable leak

outer sills soft

rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 29 Oct 2020 45,933 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 43,424 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 43,424 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 41,635 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 39,681 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 38,502 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 35,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 18 Apr 2014 35,391 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 33,805 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 31,487 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,555 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 27,851 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 27,851 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,115 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 27,080 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,302 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 25,860 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 25,827 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 24,681 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2005 24,231 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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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.

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The MOT history for R257 UES shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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