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R381 ACH

1998 Proton Compact

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,441 mi
Last recorded50,441 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 ACH
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 50,441 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four brake (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 48,578 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 46,458 miles

Both front flex brake pipes in poor condition

Fail 25 Jun 2014 46,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front flex brake pipes in poor condition

both front tyre inner sidewalls badly age cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2013 44,191 miles

nearside front tyre side wall cracking

Fail 26 Jun 2013 44,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,535 miles

centre rear exhaust 90% rotten

front suspension components rusting

front tyres cracking

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 24 Jun 2011 39,113 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 39,102 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 36,955 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking

rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 18 Jun 2009 35,226 miles

front tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 20 Jun 2008 32,939 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 30,378 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 30,368 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,082 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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R381 ACH is a 1998 Proton Compact in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R381 ACH, 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 R381 ACH registered?

R381 ACH is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 6 July 1998.

Is R381 ACH safe to buy?

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