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R309 JTC

1998 Proton Compact

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,277 mi
Last recorded99,277 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 JTC
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 99,277 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Near side mirror cover damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

S.R.S. Light on

Fail 9 Apr 2010 99,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Near side mirror cover damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

S.R.S. Light on

Pass 1 Apr 2009 89,706 miles

175/70/r13

nearside front tyre on legal minimum

nearside steering rack gaitor perished

offside front tyre approaching minimum

slight brake bind offside + nearside front

slight exhaust blow from front pipe

Pass 7 Apr 2008 85,715 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 75,039 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 62,896 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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R309 JTC is a 1998 Proton Compact in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R309 JTC, 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 R309 JTC registered?

R309 JTC is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R309 JTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R309 JTC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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