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R39 BCR

1998 Proton Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,817 mi
Last recorded110,817 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 BCR
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 110,817 miles

chips on screen

o/s mirror tapped on

rust patches

slight imbalance on front brakes

small splits on wipers

small splits on wipers

Pass 11 Dec 2015 108,417 miles

Nearside BODY WORK HAS ACCIDENT DAMAGE

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded COOLER PIPE (2.3.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 108,417 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside BODY WORK HAS ACCIDENT DAMAGE

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded COOLER PIPE (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 106,159 miles

body work damage to nearside rear

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 15 Dec 2014 106,159 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

body work damage to nearside rear

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Dec 2013 103,795 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

body damage to nearside rear

Fail 16 Dec 2013 103,795 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

body damage to nearside rear

Pass 18 Dec 2012 101,424 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

battery insecure

damage to nsr body

Fail 18 Dec 2012 101,424 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

battery insecure

damage to nsr body

Pass 23 Apr 2012 98,559 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 98,559 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 94,671 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake discs worn

stone chip repair to zone a

Pass 21 Apr 2010 90,850 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 90,850 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 87,722 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 3 Apr 2009 87,722 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Apr 2008 86,048 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 84,111 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 81,308 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R39 BCR is a 1998 Proton Compact in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R39 BCR, 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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R39 BCR is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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