MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,150 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
brake pedal anti slip worn
coolant radiator in porcondition and is possibly leaking
offside and nearside rear tyres perished but cords are not visible
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Battery insecure
brake pedal anti slip worn
coolant radiator in porcondition and is possibly leaking
offside and nearside rear tyres perished but cords are not visible
Battery insecure
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
nocking noise from naer side front wheel
off side front mirror cracked
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
nocking noise from naer side front wheel
off side front mirror cracked
Parking brake has little reserve travel and may need some attention
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Parking brake has little reserve travel and may need some attention
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perishing on side walls
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perishing on side walls
How Reliable is the Proton Compact?
Based on 17,101 MOT tests across 2,067 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R338 GUF is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R338 GUF, 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 R338 GUF registered?
R338 GUF is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 28 May 1998.
Is R338 GUF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R338 GUF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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