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R396 AET

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,203 mi
Last recorded52,203 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 AET
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 52,203 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 52,203 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 47,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 47,370 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 43,242 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Mar 2007 40,055 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 40,055 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 36,036 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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R396 AET is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R396 AET, 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 R396 AET registered?

R396 AET is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R396 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for R396 AET shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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