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R381 DVX

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,645 mi
Last recorded57,645 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 DVX
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 57,645 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 57,645 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,647 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 46,308 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 46,308 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 43,943 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 40,800 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 39,606 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 36,803 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 35,407 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,998 miles

Nearsde front indicator lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre distorted

Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,130 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 32,130 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 29,927 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 DVX is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R381 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R381 DVX registered?

R381 DVX is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R381 DVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R381 DVX shows 15 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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