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R338 GUF

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,150 mi
Last recorded79,150 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 GUF
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 79,150 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 79,142 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 73,471 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 73,469 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 56,223 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel and may need some attention

Fail 22 Oct 2007 56,223 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 39,446 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2006 39,391 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 33,371 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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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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R338 GUF is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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