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R272 JYJ

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,039 mi
Last recorded44,039 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 JYJ
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 44,039 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 44,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

All 4 tyres perishing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 41,996 miles

Rear number plate showing signs of separation

Pass 27 Feb 2006 37,422 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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R272 JYJ is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R272 JYJ, 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 R272 JYJ registered?

R272 JYJ is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R272 JYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R272 JYJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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