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R502 OTT

1998 Proton Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,340 mi
Last recorded57,340 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact61,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 OTT
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 57,340 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 57,340 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 54,207 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 54,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 51,265 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 48,770 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,824 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 45,413 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2012 45,368 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2011 41,706 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 40,848 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 35,682 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 28,841 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 25,677 miles

both rerar tyres cracking to side walls

high level stop light inop

Fail 16 May 2006 25,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing on the inner edges

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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R502 OTT is a 1998 Proton Compact in Green 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 R502 OTT, 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 R502 OTT registered?

R502 OTT is a 1998 Proton Compact, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R502 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R502 OTT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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