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R342 BUK

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,838 mi
Last recorded79,838 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 BUK
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 79,838 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 77,784 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 77,784 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 76,111 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 76,111 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 72,307 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag warning lamp staying on

intermitant rattle/noise on engine at revs

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 6 Jun 2006 72,307 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag warning lamp staying on

nail in tyre

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

noise on engine at revs

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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R342 BUK is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R342 BUK, 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 R342 BUK registered?

R342 BUK is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R342 BUK safe to buy?

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