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R342 GUF

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,656 mi
Last recorded80,656 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 GUF
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 80,656 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 69,854 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 56,819 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 53,263 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 53,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 48,809 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 44,717 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 41,641 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 38,314 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 38,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 GUF is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R342 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R342 GUF registered?

R342 GUF is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 14 March 1998.

Is R342 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R342 GUF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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