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R378 DVX

1998 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,729 mi
Last recorded111,729 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 DVX
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 111,729 miles

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges.

Exhaust system heavily corroded.

Nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged.

Slight movement in nearside steering rack inner tie rod joint.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 6 Jun 2016 111,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges.

Exhaust system heavily corroded.

Nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged.

Slight movement in nearside steering rack inner tie rod joint.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 19 May 2015 104,199 miles

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Movement in nearside steering rack inner joint.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 19 May 2015 104,199 miles

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Movement in nearside steering rack inner joint.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 27 May 2014 99,860 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge.

Slight movement in nearside steering rack inner tie rod end.

Surface corrosion to vehicle.

Fail 27 May 2014 99,860 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge.

Slight movement in nearside steering rack inner tie rod end.

Surface corrosion to vehicle.

Pass 21 May 2013 96,963 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 96,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 92,311 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 88,719 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 85,804 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 69,725 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 69,725 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 May 2008 67,362 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 67,362 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 May 2007 64,857 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 64,857 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 May 2006 62,331 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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R378 DVX is a 1998 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R378 DVX, 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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R378 DVX is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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